Overview

• Rory McIlroy, fresh off completing the career Grand Slam at the Masters, began his Truist Championship defense with a four-under-par 66 in the first round.
• Keith Mitchell leads after the opening round with a nine-under 61, his lowest 18-hole score on the PGA Tour.
• The Truist Championship, relocated to the Philadelphia Cricket Club this year, serves as a key preparation for next week's PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.
• McIlroy, a four-time winner of this event, is using the tournament to fine-tune his game and build confidence ahead of the season's second major.
• The field features a star-studded lineup, including top-ranked players like Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, and Justin Thomas, competing in the no-cut Signature Event.