Adam Hadwin, recovering from missing the cut at the Canadian Open, surged ahead with a six-under-par 66 at the PGA Memorial tournament in Ohio. Despite feeling disheartened after last week's setback, Hadwin's eight birdies propelled him to the top of the leaderboard. "Missing a cut in Canada is definitely up there with some of the worst," Hadwin commented, showing determination to move past his disappointment.
Hadwin's performance showed no signs of lingering disappointment as he confidently navigated the course with solid play. However, a bogey on the 18th prevented him from extending his lead. Maintaining a grounded approach, Hadwin acknowledged the long road ahead in the tournament, focusing on consistent performance over the next rounds.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler sits just one shot behind Hadwin after carding a five-under-par 67. Despite a slow start, Scheffler's strong finish put him firmly in contention, highlighted by a superb approach shot on the 18th for a tap-in birdie. Scheffler expressed satisfaction with his ball striking and putting, setting a positive tone for the tournament.
Behind the leaders, four players, including newly crowned PGA Championship winner Xander Schauffele, are one shot back after shooting four-under 68s. Despite a bogey-free round, Schauffele sees room for improvement, anticipating tougher conditions with stronger winds forecasted for Friday. Meanwhile, a group of players, including defending champion Viktor Hovland and Rory McIlroy, remain within striking distance, ensuring an exciting competition ahead.
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