In a thrilling first round at TPC Sawgrass, Sepp Straka took the lead alongside Maverick McNealy, Lee Hodges, and Sahith Theegala. Straka’s round was a masterclass in scrambling, saving par seven times and chipping in for eagle on the 16th. The weather played a crucial role, with wind, rain, and darkness causing delays. Austin Smotherman, at 5 under, had to mark his final putt for the morning. Rory McIlroy, back from a back injury, struggled with his putting. Collin Morikawa withdrew due to back issues, while Scottie Scheffler failed to break par. The round saw 38 balls in the water and two eagles. Will Straka maintain his lead? Find out in this dramatic recap.
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