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Tommy Fleetwood leads at Memorial Tournament as Rory McIlroy recovers

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:54 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Tommy Fleetwood leads at Memorial Tournament as Rory McIlroy recovers
Summary

Tommy Fleetwood holds the top spot at the 2026 Memorial Tournament after the first round at Muirfield Village, where he shot 5 under. Both Wyndham Clark and J.J. Spaun are also at 5 under, alongside Ryan Gerard. Rory McIlroy, after a challenging double bogey on the third hole, rebounded to finish at 1 under. Despite a tough course setup, McIlroy expressed confidence in navigating the remaining holes during the tournament. Two-time defending champion Scottie Scheffler ended the round at 2 under, encountering difficulties on the back nine.

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  • •Fleetwood, Clark, Spaun, and Gerard are tied for the lead at -5.
  • •McIlroy recovers to finish the round at -1 after double bogey.
  • •Scheffler posts 2 under but struggles on the back nine.
  • •Muirfield Village plays over par in the opening round.
  • •Players suggest the course will become more challenging by Saturday.
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  • 10:54 PMCBS Sports — 2026 Memorial Tournament leaderboard: Tommy Fleetwood in front early as Rory McIlroy bounces back
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The Englishman sits atop the pack with two recent U.S. Open champions

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