Pebble Beach Pro Am: Akshay Bhatia, Ryo Hisatsune Lead at -15; McIlroy Struggles

June 18, 2023

Cardinals Lead the Way on Day One

Day one of the Pebble Beach Pro Am got off to an exciting start with Akshay Bhatia and Ryo Hisatsune tied at the top of the leaderboard. Both golfers carded an impressive 67 (-15) to take an early lead in the prestigious tournament.

“It’s a great feeling. I’ve been playing well and it’s nice to see the scores reflects that.” – Akshay Bhatia

McIlroy Struggles with Putting

Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy finds himself six shots off the lead after a rocky start to his tournament. The Northern Irishman managed a one-under-par 71, plagued by missed opportunities on the greens.

“I need to clean up my putting if I want to contend this week.” – Rory McIlroy

Top Ten in Action

The tournament’s “Signature Event” will see the world’s top ten players, including Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, and Justin Thomas, tee off on Friday. They’ll be aiming to capitalize on their strong recent form and challenge for the title.

Did you know?

Ryo Hisatsune is a relative newcomer to the PGA Tour, having earned his card through Q-School last November.

Pro Tip

When playing Pebble Beach, focus on club selection and accuracy, rewards patients and smart decision-making.

What’s Next?

The tournament continues with second round play on Friday. Keep an eye on 247sports.news for all the latest updates and analysis.