Lydia Ko started her opening round at Wild Horse Pass with four straight birdies, propelling her to a career-low 60. Ko, with the help of a dozen birdies, flirted with a sub-60 score. Despite the strong performance, she carries just a stroke lead over Hyo Joo Kim (61) entering Friday’s second round.
John Pak shot a bogey-free, 11-under 61 during the opening round at The Landings Golf and Athletic Club in Savannah. The strong performance was almost matched by fellow American Ian Gilligan, who also finished with 11 birdies on the day. The difference? A bogey on the par-4 seventh hole for Gilligan, who sits in solo second after finishing with a 62.
Gary Woodland is sitting solo second at the Houston Open after shooting a 6-under 64 on Thursday at Memorial Park. The 2019 U.S. Open winner told reporters that a change in iron shafts has let to more speed off the tee and regained confidence in his game.
Brooks Koepka’s first round woes returned on Thursday in Houston. The five-time major winner shot a 5-over 75 at Memorial Park, an opening round that included a four-hole stretch where Koepka recorded three double bogeys.
Tony Finau , Adam Scott and Gary Woodland were among the players providing highlight-worthy shots off the tee and around the greens during Thursday’s opening round at Memorial Park.
Lydia Ko made 12 birdies in shooting 60 in the opening round of the Ford Championship. She talked with the media Thursday after nearly becoming the second player in LPGA history to shoot 59.
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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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Tee times, pairings and how to watch the second round of the PGA Tour’s signature event, the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
