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For his very first PGA Tour tournament, and even his first 18 holes, Antoine Rozner scored an excellent -5 which places him in a good position in California. The other Frenchman in the running, Victor Perez, was less happy. The leader after the first round of the American Express is JT Poston.
Five birdies, no mistakes: the great debut ofAntoine Rozner on the PGA Tour as a member of the American circuit (he has of course already played Majors) have been impeccable. The Racingman is ranked 28th in theAmerican Express after this 1st round, tied in particular with the title holder, Nick Dunlap, or one of the favorites of the tournament, Justin Thomas.
You had to score low from the start to be in the running at the Quinta, especially for those like Rozner who were starting out on the course. Nicklaus Tournament Course. Victor Perez was also on the most affordable layout of this rotating tournament (players play the first three rounds on three courses, the other two being the Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course you PGA West et le La Quinta Country Club). Tarbais was a little down on putting. He had to settle for four birdies and one bogey.
Day and Dahmen on the provisional podium
This 69 remains a solid card, but we will surely have to perform better on the greens to make the cut. Last year, Nick Dunlap, then an amateur, won with a total score of -29. Two years ago, Jon Rahm triumphed with the mark of -27…
The leader, the American J.T. Postonis already in very good tempo: he slammed a superb 62 on the Nicklaus Tournament Course.
The North Carolina player loves this particular tournament: he finished 6th in 2023 and 11th last year. Poston ahead of his compatriot Justin Lower (who scored low as his name suggests), author of the highest ball card at the La Quinta Country Club (63). Experienced players completely on the podium, such as the former world No. 1 Jason Day et Joel Dahmenwho saved his card at the last minute at the end of last year.
Some favorites struggled, like the Korean Sungjae Imantepenultimate with a severe 77 (+5). He therefore has two rounds left instead of one to try to get the cut. For him, it’s the only positive note of the day…
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