Clements and Gutierrez share first-round lead at Puntacana Championship
ESPN Golf • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:37 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Todd Clements of England and Ivan Cantero Gutierrez of Spain shot 7-under 65 on Thursday, sharing the lead after the first round of the Corales Puntacana Championship. Both players excelled in the breezy conditions at Puntacana Resort, showcasing their skills on the course. The tournament continues with further rounds scheduled over the weekend, and players will be looking to maintain momentum in the upcoming sessions.
- •Clements and Gutierrez both posted rounds of 65.
- •The Corales Puntacana Championship is underway at Puntacana Resort.
- •Conditions were breezy during the first round.
- •The tournament features multiple rounds throughout the weekend.
- 12:35 AMESPN Golf — Clements fires 66 for 2-shot lead in Punta Cana
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Todd Clements takes 2-shot lead in the Corales Puntacana Championship
- 1:16 AMESPN Golf — Clements, Gutierrez fire 65s, share Puntacana lead...
"Todd Clements birdied four of the last six holes for a 6-under 66 and a two-stroke lead Friday in the windy Corales Puntacana Championship. The 29-year-old Englishman is one of 50 European tour players in the field for the co-sanctioned event played opposite the British Open. Clements said.
"Todd Clements of England and Ivan Cantero Gutierrez of Spain each shot 7-under 65 on Thursday at breezy Puntacana Resort to share the first-round lead in the Corales Puntacana Championship.
"Todd Clements birdied four of the last six holes for a 6-under 66 and a two-stroke lead Friday in the windy Corales Puntacana Championship.
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External links- ESPN GolfJul 18, 2026, 12:35 AMClements fires 66 for 2-shot lead in Punta Cana
Todd Clements birdied four of the last six holes for a 6-under 66 and a two-stroke lead Friday in the windy Corales Puntacana Championship.
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 11:18 PMTodd Clements takes 2-shot lead in the Corales Puntacana Championship
Todd Clements birdied four of the last six holes for a 6-under 66 and a two-stroke lead Friday in the windy Corales Puntacana Championship. The 29-year-old Englishman is one of 50 European tour players in the field for the co-sanctioned event played opposite the British Open. Clements said.
- ESPN GolfJul 17, 2026, 1:16 AMClements, Gutierrez fire 65s, share Puntacana lead...
Todd Clements of England and Ivan Cantero Gutierrez of Spain each shot 7-under 65 on Thursday at breezy Puntacana Resort to share the first-round lead in the Corales Puntacana Championship.
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