Sam Ryder takes only 21 putts for a 63 and leads Texas Open
- Ryder shot a 9-under 63, securing a one-shot lead at the tournament before the Masters.
- He withdrew from the pro-am due to a neck twinge but found his swing during the round.
- Mitchell shot a bogey-free 64, highlighted by a 286-yard 3-wood to three feet for eagle.
- Ryder stated, "I was just trying to get a feel for how I could swing," which helped him stay calm.
- Ryder's strong play keeps his Masters hopes alive, while Mitchell seeks his first win in six years.
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Valero Texas Open Round One recap
(San Antonio, TX) — Sam Ryder is sitting atop the leaderboard after the first round of the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio. Ryder leads the field by one stroke after shooting a nine under 63 in the opening round. Keith Mitchell is in second at eight under par. Brian Harman is third at six under. Tom Hoge is tied for 65th at even par. Hoge will tee off his second round Friday morning at 8:26 a.m. Rico Hoey, Daniel Berger and Ben Martin will …
Sam Ryder Takes Only 21 Putts for a 63 and Leads Texas Open
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Sam Ryder wasn't sure his neck would feel good enough for him to play in the Valero Texas Open. He found a swing and hardly missed a putt on his way to a 9-under 63 and a one-shot lead over Keith Mitchell in the final tournament before the Masters. Sports News | Sam Ryder Takes Only 21 Putts for a 63 and Leads Texas Open.


Sam Ryder fires 63 to grab Valero Texas Open lead
Sam Ryder birdied six of his final seven holes to shoot a bogey-free, 9-under-par 63 and take the first-round lead at the Valero Texas Open on Thursday at TPC San Antonio.
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