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John Pak Leads Colonial With Career-Best 63 as Scheffler Trails by Five

PGA Tour rookie Pak delivers a bogey-free round fueled by Knicks frustration, while world No. 1 Scheffler eyes a third straight win after opening with 68.

John Pak plays his shot from the 12th tee during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.
Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays his shot from the third tee during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 at Colonial Country Club on May 22, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.
May 22, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; John Pak plays his shot from the sixth tee during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
Rickie Fowler on the 12th green during the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club.

Overview

  • John Pak shot a bogey-free 7-under 63 in the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge, marking the best round of his PGA Tour career.
  • Pak's performance was sparked by frustration over the New York Knicks' late collapse in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals the night before.
  • The rookie's round included a hole-out eagle on the par-4 10th and five birdies, giving him a three-shot lead over nine players tied at 4-under.
  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler opened with a 2-under 68, trailing Pak by five shots as he pursues a third consecutive PGA Tour victory.
  • Pak, currently 158th in the FedEx Cup standings, faces pressure to secure a high finish and improve his chances of earning full Tour membership for 2026.