Johnson and Noren Share Lead in First Round of The American Express
Both players score a 10-under 62, with Johnson achieving his career's lowest nine-hole score.
- Zach Johnson and Alex Noren share the lead after the first round of The American Express golf tournament, both scoring a 10-under 62.
- Johnson made seven of his 10 birdies on the front nine, marking the lowest nine-hole score in his 493 career PGA Tour starts.
- Noren's round started with five birdies and an eagle on the first seven holes, followed by a double bogey. He finished with five more birdies on his last six holes.
- Rico Hoey and Christiaan Bezuidenhout are one shot back of the leaders, with 22 golfers shooting 65 or better.
- World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler carded a 67, while Daniel Berger shot a 4-under 68 at the Stadium Course in his first round on tour since the 2022 U.S. Open.