World primary Scottie Scheffler shot a gap 61 as he opened a two-stroke lead at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson event in Texas.
Scheffler eagled the ninth to exit in 29 after 4 consecutive birdies from the third. He added three birdies coming residence, together with the final two holes as he reached 10-under-par.
The American leads from Rico Hoey of the Philippines and Venezuelan Jhonattan Vegas with Texan Cameron Champ, who was a late alternative following Gary Woodland’s withdrawal, amongst a big group on seven-under-par.
“I performed good at present,” Scheffler stated. “Had the nice entrance 9 and was capable of put collectively a stable again 9 as properly.
“I hit some good photographs to start out the spherical, gave myself some seems to be, and was capable of capitalise with a great iron shot on three and hit one other iron shot on 4. I stored hitting fairways and greens.”
Scheffler received 9 instances final season, together with a second Masters title and a gold medal within the Paris Olympics, however has but to style victory in 2025 after lacking the beginning of the season as a consequence of surgical procedure on a hand harm suffered whereas getting ready Christmas dinner.
“There’s three extra days of the event. I’m simply centered on going residence, getting some relaxation, and preparing for tomorrow,” he stated.
