Overview
- Keith Mitchell leads the Truist Championship after shooting a 9-under-par 61, breaking the Wissahickon Course record by four strokes.
- Denny McCarthy trails by one stroke with an 8-under-par 62, while Collin Morikawa, Rickie Fowler, Ahshay Bhatia, and Sepp Straka are tied for third at 7-under 63.
- Defending champion Rory McIlroy, fresh off his Masters victory, opened with a 4-under-par 66, citing some rust but emphasizing preparation for next week's PGA Championship.
- Fans brought Philadelphia's signature energy to the event, with 'Go Birds' chants and local sports figures like Jason Kelce participating in the pro-am.
- The Truist Championship is the first PGA Tour event hosted at the historic Wissahickon Course, serving as a key tune-up for the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.