Scheffler's Eagle Start Not Enough as Rookie Pak Takes Lead at Colonial
Source: news.source.tempo_ph
Scottie Scheffler, fresh off his third major win at the PGA Championship, began the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial with an eagle but finished the first round five shots behind PGA Tour rookie John Pak. Pak led with a score of 63, while Scheffler managed a 68. Other notable performances included Tommy Fleetwood and Brian Harman, who were four shots back, and defending champion Davis Riley who struggled with a 73.
Key Points
Scottie Scheffler started the tournament with an eagle but trailed John Pak by five shots after the first round.
John Pak, a PGA Tour rookie, led the field with a score of 63, setting a strong pace.
Tommy Fleetwood and Brian Harman were among the players four shots behind Pak.
Defending champion Davis Riley had a challenging round, finishing at 3-over 73.
Scheffler, coming off a major win, expressed satisfaction with his score despite the deficit.
John Pak was motivated by a disappointing Knicks game, leading to his strong performance.
