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 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.
- •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.
- 10:54 PMCBS Sports — 2026 Memorial Tournament leaderboard: Tommy Fleetwood in front early as Rory McIlroy bounces back
"The Englishman sits atop the pack with two recent U.S. Open champions
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