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Lucas Glover Leads Players Championship with Stellar Opening Round

The 45-year-old golfer posted a 6-under-par 66, highlighted by four consecutive birdies to secure a two-shot lead at TPC Sawgrass.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 13: Jordan Spieth of The United States plays his third shot on the 1th hole during the first round of THE PLAYERS Championship 2025 at TPC Sawgrass on March 13, 2025 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 12: Alejandro Tosti of Argentina reacts after making a hole-in-one on the 17th hole prior to THE PLAYERS Championship 2025 at TPC Sawgrass on March 12, 2025 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Keyur Khamar/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)
Feb 13, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Jordan Spieth hits his tee shot on the second hole during the first round of The Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Torrey Pines. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Lucas Glover, a former U.S. Open champion, carded a 6-under 66 on the opening day of the Players Championship, his best start at the tournament since 2011.
  • Glover's round included nine birdies and three bogeys, with a strong finish featuring birdies on the last four holes, including an 18-footer at the iconic 17th green.
  • The 45-year-old credits his career resurgence to a switch to a long putter in 2023 and remains determined to compete at the highest level despite his age.
  • Glover leads a competitive field by two shots, ahead of Stephan Jaeger, Aaron Rai, Alex Smalley, and Bud Cauley, who each posted 68s in ideal playing conditions.
  • The challenging TPC Sawgrass course saw mixed performances, with notable struggles from Justin Thomas and Viktor Hovland, while Jordan Spieth delivered an eventful round featuring two eagles.