Overview

• Keith Mitchell fired a 9-under-par 61, setting a new course record at the Wissahickon Course and taking the lead by one stroke over Denny McCarthy.
• The Truist Championship, a $20 million Signature Event, is being held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club as Quail Hollow prepares to host the PGA Championship.
• Rory McIlroy, the defending champion, opened with a 4-under 66, admitting to feeling 'a little rusty' as he builds momentum for next week’s major.
• Collin Morikawa, Rickie Fowler, Akshay Bhatia, and Sepp Straka are tied for third at 7-under, staying within striking distance of the leader.
• Sweden’s Alex Noren returned from injury with a 3-under 67 in his first competitive start since August, showing promising form.