Justin Rose continues to play well, posting an opening-round 3-under 69 at Pebble Beach. Rose tied for 18th last week at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. He’ll play Spyglass Hill on Friday.
Maverick McNealy, who grew up at Pebble Beach and is staying with his grandparents this week, fired a 1-under 71 at Spyglass Hill Thursday, the toughest of the three courses. He’s off to Monterey Peninsula for the second round.
Viktor Hovland opened with a bogey at the par-5 first at Spyglass and didn’t make another one until the last. His 2-under 70 at the hardest of the trio sets him up nicely for the next two rounds. He’ll play Monterey Peninsula on day two.
Jordan Spieth had an up-and-down day at Spyglass Hill, shooting a 1-under 71 with five birdies and four bogeys on the card. The Texan will play Monterey Peninsula on Friday.
Jordan Spieth cards a 1-under 71 at Spyglass Hill, his 11th par-or-better opening-round score in as many starts at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
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Matt Fitzpatrick, who spent Wednesday playing alongside soccer star Gareth Bale, made the turn at Spyglass Hill in 1-over 37. He made four birdies on the back nine before a double on the last derailed his solid day. A 1-under 71 for the Englishman to start his week.