Gotterup’s Nine Consecutive Birdies and Hisatsune’s 62 Headline AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Ryo Hisatsune Leads, Chris Gotterup Close Behind After Thrilling First Round

Pebble Beach, CA – The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am got off to a fired-up start Thursday, with Ryo Hisatsune setting the pace with a stunning 62, while Chris Gotterup made headlines with nine consecutive birdies across two rounds.

Hisatsune’s Sensational 62

Hisatsune, who recently finished second at Torrey Pines, was on fire from the onset, opening with three straight birdies and adding another at the ninth. He finished with a flourish, birdieing the last three holes to finish at 10-under, putting him two clear of his nearest rivals, Keegan Bradley and Sam Burns.

Gotterup’s Nine Birdie Marathon

Gotterup, hot off a victory at the Phoenix Open, made three birdies to card a 64 (-8) Thursday. Remarkably, he achieved nine birdies in a row over two rounds, a remarkable streak that showcased his red-hot form.

“I just went with the flow. At the time, you don’t really realize it, and then, when you look up, you say: ‘Wow, six under par after six holes!’ It’s good.”

Chris Gotterup

Scheffler’s Struggle

While most players thrived, Scottie Scheffler faced a tough day, admitting, Everything that could go wrong went this way. He managed to avoid a scoring over par with a birdie at the final hole.

Defending Champion Rory McIlroy Stumbles

Defending champion Rory McIlroy had his sights set on a repeat, but two double bogeys held him back, forcing a 68, his highest score in his opening round of the 2023 PGA Tour.

Canadians in Contention

Canadians Nick Taylor (-7) and Mackenzie Hughes (-6) sit well-placed after the first round, while Corey Conners (-2) and Taylor Pendrith (-1) will need strong second rounds to avoid an early exit.

Did You Know?

• The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is the fourth-oldest event on the PGA Tour.
• Pebble Beach Golf Links has hosted the U.S. Open five times.

Pro Tips

“Maintain your Composure: Golf can be a frustrating game, but maintaining composure can turn a good round into a great one.”

Chris Gotterup

FAQ:

Who is leading the tournament?

Ryo Hisatsune

How many consecutive birdies did Chris Gotterup make?

Nine

What was Rory McIlroy’s score in the first round?

68

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