The opening round of the Genesis Scottish Open is in the books, and there’s just one thing to say: it’s tough to beat coffee golf.
Byeong Hun An had himself a day at The Renaissance Club, posting a bogey-free 9-under 61 to take the outright 18-hole lead. Looking for his first win on the PGA Tour, An leads Davis Riley, who’s alone in second, by two shots.
Riley is already a winner on Tour this season, teaming up with Nick Hardy to win the Zurich Classic in April. The University of Alabama product was able to keep the scorecard clean Thursday, signing for a 7-under 63. His round included a stretch of five straight birdies on Nos. 3-7. This is Riley’s first appearance at The Renaissance Club.
If you missed any of the action Thursday, no worries, we have you covered. Here’s everything you need to know from the opening round of the Genesis Scottish Open in North Berwick, Scotland.
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Byeong Hun An of South Korea tees off on the 9th hole during Day One of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club on July 13, 2023 in United Kingdom. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
It’s been a mixed bag for An over his last seven starts. Yes, he grabbed three top 25s, but he also missed three cuts. A tie for 51st in his latest start — John Deere Classic — certainly didn’t help forecast what the South Korean did Thursday at The Renaissance Club.
An opening-round 9-under 61 begged the question: what golf course is An playing?
He made five birdies on his front nine — the course’s back side — including a stretch of four straight on Nos. 13-16. After making the turn with a 5-under 30, An added four more circles to his card to solidify his bogey-free effort.
“I couldn’t play any better,” he said after his round. “I drove it well and hit it well and chipped it well and putted well. That’s a clean scorecard. Overall, very relaxed out there.”
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off on the 6th hole during Day One of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club on July 13, 2023 in United Kingdom. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Earlier this week, McIlroy didn’t answer questions pertaining to Tuesday’s Senate subcommittee hearing regarding the PGA Tour-Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund framework agreement.
After his opening-round 6-under 64, the Northern Irishman was asked about LIV Golf’s proposal that would give…
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