Fleetwood shares lead at Memorial as Scheffler struggles with 73

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Fleetwood shares lead at Memorial as Scheffler struggles with 73

Summary

In the opening round of the Memorial at Muirfield Village on June 4, Tommy Fleetwood, Wyndham Clark, J.J. Spaun, and Ryan Gerard each shot 5-under 67, tying for the lead. Scottie Scheffler, aiming for a third consecutive Memorial win, faced challenges with the windy conditions, finishing the day at 1-over 73, six shots behind the leaders. Scheffler's round included a double bogey on the 16th after a challenging wedge shot and frustrations throughout the day. The tournament continues with weather expected to play a significant role as players navigate the course's tricky conditions.

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By the Numbers

•Fleetwood, Clark, Spaun, and Gerard tie for lead at 5-under 67.
•Scheffler finishes round at 1-over 73, six shots behind.
•Windy conditions contribute to scoring difficulties for many players.
•Six players broke 70, with most teeing off early to avoid wind.
•Scheffler battles frustration during his round, including a double bogey.

Latest Updates

2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Fleetwood part of 4-way tie for the lead at Memorial in a tough opening round for Scheffler
1:20 AMESPN Golf — Memorial: Wind baffles Scheffler, caddie in 73

What they're saying

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Scottie Scheffler never thought 2 straight wins in the Memorial would be of any value when he began his bid for three in a row. It sure felt that way Thursday in a tough start that left him exasperated by the wind and 6 behind a 4-way share of the lead.
— ESPN Golf

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Wyndham Clark, coming off a victory in the Byron Nelson, U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun, Tommy Fleetwood and the Ryan Gerard were each at 5-under 67, among only 22 players who broke par at Muirfield Village.
— Yahoo Sports