Daniel Berger jumped out to an early lead with a 9-under 63 at the Bay Hill Club Thursday, and held on in the clubhouse despite superb efforts from Collin Morikawa and Ludvig Aberg. Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, the two-top ranked players in the world, also provided their fair share of highlights during the Arnold Palmer Invitational’s opening round.
Chandler Blanchet shot an 8-under 64 Thursday and leads at Grand Reserve Golf Club after 18 holes. John Daly II made his Tour debut, finishing with a 2-unde 70 thanks to a spectacular chip-in for birdie on the 16th hole. The University of Arkansas senior spoke to media after the opening round in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
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