John Pak Takes Commanding Lead at Charles Schwab Challenge as Scottie Scheffler Struggles
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John Pak seized a three-shot lead after shooting a seven-under 63 in the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. Meanwhile, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, fresh off back-to-back victories, posted a two-under 68, trailing Pak by five strokes. Scheffler faced challenges off the tee but remained optimistic about improving his score in the upcoming rounds.
Key Points
John Pak leads the Charles Schwab Challenge with a score of seven-under 63 after the first round.
Scottie Scheffler, ranked world No. 1, scored a two-under 68, trailing by five strokes.
Scheffler recently won the PGA Championship and the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, aiming for a third consecutive victory.
Pak's round included an eagle on the 10th hole and was bogey-free.
Scheffler faced challenges off the tee but remains hopeful for better conditions in subsequent rounds.
A group of nine players, including Ryo Hisatsune, Matti Schmid, and Matt Wallace, are three shots behind Pak.
