Golf Channel is live from the WM Phoenix Open where Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele have begun Round 1 play at TPC Scottsdale.
Gotterup: 'Conservative' play key to Round 1 success
Chris Gotterup talked with Golf Channel's Ryan Lavner after his first round at the WM Phoenix Open. Gotterup, who missed the previous two cuts at TPC Scottsdale, is the clubhouse leader after shooting a 63 Thursday.
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