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Ben Griffin Takes First-Round Lead at Memorial with 7-Under 65

He thrived on a course notorious for U.S. Open–style rough after last week's victory at the Charles Schwab Challenge.

Ben Griffin of the United States looks on from the fifth tee during the first round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on May 29, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio.
Ben Griffin of the United States chips onto the 18th green during the final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 at Colonial Country Club on May 25, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Keegan Bradley of the United States plays a shot from the 18th tee during the first round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on May 29, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio.

Overview

  • He eagled the par-5 seventh and rebounded from two water-ball bogeys with three consecutive birdies to charge up the leaderboard at Muirfield Village.
  • Collin Morikawa and Max Homa trail at 5-under and 4-under, respectively, following opening rounds of 67 and 68.
  • Only 13 players broke par as competitors grappled with thick rough and fast, undulating greens.
  • Griffin became the first player since Corey Pavin in 1991 to lead the Memorial the week after winning on the PGA Tour.
  • US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley and Shane Lowry each carded 3-under 69 to share fourth place.