Min Woo Lee and Pierceson Coody took advantage of the Nicklaus Tournament course at PGA West, with both players finishing at 10-under 62. Scottie Scheffler played at La Quinta, where he didn’t miss a green until the 17th hole.
Jason Day’s second shot on the par-4 18th at the Pete Dye Stadium Course clipped the flagstick. He made birdie on his way to an opening 9-under 63 in the 2026 American Express.
On a typical low-scoring day in Palm Springs, Scheffler scorched La Quinta Country Club to the tune of 9-under 63, good for a tie for third behind Min Woo Lee and Pierceson Coody.
