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Veteran Kelly Takes Firestone First-Round Lead
10 Jul
Summary
- Jerry Kelly leads the Kaulig Companies Championship after shooting 65.
- Darren Clarke and Mike Weir trail Kelly by a single stroke.
- This marks the final year the tournament is held at Firestone Country Club.
Jerry Kelly, a two-time champion, established a one-stroke lead in the Kaulig Companies Championship after the first round. The 59-year-old golfer carded a 5-under 65 at Firestone Country Club.
Kelly, who has claimed victory at this major championship in both 2020 and 2022, expressed his fondness for tree-lined courses reminiscent of his home club. He is closely followed by Darren Clarke and Mike Weir, both trailing by a single stroke.
Other notable golfers, including Zach Johnson, Ernie Els, Y.E. Yang, Cameron Percy, and Soren Kjeldsen, are positioned a stroke further back after shooting 67s. Charles Schwab Cup leader Stewart Cink and Akron native Ryan Armour both finished the day with 69s.
This year's Kaulig Companies Championship at Firestone Country Club marks the final occasion for the tournament to be hosted at this iconic venue. This concludes a significant relationship with the PGA Tour that dates back to the Rubber City Open in 1954.
