Russell Knox shot a 9-under 63 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in the Safeway Open, the first event of the new PGA Tour season.
Russell Knox shoots 63 to lead Safeway Open
September 11, 2020 at 4:23AM
After missing the FedExCup playoffs by two spots to close last season, Knox had seven birdies and eagled the 550-yard, par-5 fifth hole.
Sam Burns, Cameron Percy and Bo Hoag were a stroke back. Two-time Safeway Open champ Brendan Steele joined Pat Perez at 65.
Knox is seeking his first victory since 2016 when he captured both the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions and Travelers Championship for his only PGA Tour wins.
• Nelly Korda shot a 6-under 66, giving her a one-shot lead after the first round of the ANA Inspiration.Two-time major champion In G ee Chun had to scramble for par on the 18th for a 67 to tie Madelene Sagstrom.
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Frankie Capan III, who will be playing on the PGA Tour next year, finished at 13 under par at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship.
