PGA Tour Brunch Coverage of the The Valspar After 18-Holes
Keegan Bradley holds a two-stroke lead, the eighth 18-hole lead/co-lead of his PGA Tour career and second at the Valspar Championship (T1/2016; MC). The lead marks Bradley’s fifth straight 18-hole position of T-6 or better at the event but he has not finished better than T-31 in his previous four outings at Valspar.
Two-time defending champion Paul Casey opened with 3-under (68) as he tried to earn a third consecutive title at the Valspar Championship.
Emiliano Grillo (T-2) at (-5) hit 12 of 13 fairways, and is tied with Tom Lewisfor the most of any player in the field.
After receiving widespread attention ahead of his PGA Tour debut, Monday qualifier Michael Visacki (T-129) made birdie on No. 1 before carding a 3-over (74) in opening round.
2021 Valspar Championship – Round 1 Leaderboard
Keegan Bradley 64 (-7)
Emiliano Grillo 66 (-5)
Ryan Moore 66 (-5)
Hank Lebioda 66 (-5)
Max Homa 66 (-5)
Patton Kizzire 66 (-5)
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