The opening round at Bellerive Golf Course produced a crowded leaderboard, with six players tied at the top at -6. Gary Woodland, Wyndham Clark, Rory McIlroy, J.J. Spaun, and Chris Gotterup all posted strong rounds to share the lead, showcasing sharp ball-striking and resilience on a demanding layout.

Just one shot back at -5, Japan’s Ryo Hisatsune and England’s Matt Fitzpatrick sit in T6, keeping themselves firmly in contention.

At -4, Ludvig Åberg, Alex Fitzpatrick, Michael Thorbjornsen, and Jacob Bridgeman share eighth place, each producing steady rounds to stay close to the leaders.

A deep group at -3 includes Justin Thomas, Sungjae Im, Kristoffer Reitan, Akshay Bhatia, Eric Cole, Patrick Cantlay, Jake Knapp, Russell Henley, and Maverick McNealy, all tied for 12th, highlighting the depth of talent in the field.