Jerome Bettis leads Patrick Peterson after first day of American Century Championship

Cleveland Browns v Pittsburgh Steelers PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 15: Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis spends time on the field before the start of the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on November 15, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

By Alan Saunders - Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

NEVADA — Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis leads current Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson after the first round of the American Century Championship golf tournament.

Bettis finished the first day of the celebrity golf tournament with five points in the event’s modified Stableford scoring system and tied for 44th place. Bettis shot a 10-over-par 82 in the first day of the tournament, making one birdie and 10 pars.

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