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Four-Way Tie Leads Rain-Soaked Houston Open First Round

Keith Mitchell, Ryan Gerrard, Alejandro Tosti, and Taylor Pendrith share the lead at 5-under 65, while Scottie Scheffler remains two shots back after a bogey-free 67.

  • Challenging weather conditions, including rain and wind, tested players' resilience during the first round at Memorial Park Golf Course.
  • Keith Mitchell recovered from early bogeys with a late eagle to secure his spot in the four-way tie at the top.
  • Alejandro Tosti delivered a bogey-free round, birdying all three par-5 holes to join the leaders at 65.
  • Ryan Gerrard was leading at 7-under before late bogeys on his final two holes dropped him into the tie for first.
  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler stayed in contention with a steady, bogey-free 67, while Rory McIlroy finished with an even-par 70 in his first Houston Open appearance in 11 years.
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