On October 3rd, 2025, the first round of the Sanderson Farms Championship concluded with a four-way tie for the lead and a leaderboard so crowded that 33 players are within three shots of the top spot.

Sanderson Farms Championship - Round 1

• A four-way tie at the top highlights a packed leaderboard described as being "as crowded as a London tube station." From Rookie of the Year frontrunner Eric Cole to underdog Danny Walker, each leader has a compelling story.
• A staggering 33 players are within three shots of the lead, including twenty-one players stacked up at four-under par.
• We check in on amateur Michael La Sasso, who shot an impressive 68 just days after a prickly encounter with a sea urchin on vacation.

Ryder Cup Competitor Check-in

• Max Homa showed absolutely no signs of a letdown after Rome, firing a five-under 67 to get right into contention. Meanwhile, Rasmus Højgaard and Zach Johnson battled through fatigue to post solid opening rounds of 69.
• Rasmus Højgaard admitted he's "running on fumes, but his talent is carrying him through."
• Team USA Captain Zach Johnson proved he's still got game, matching Højgaard's resilient 69 to start his week.

Quick Hits

Akshay Bhatia (+1) & Adam Hadwin (+2) have work to do • Amateurs Gordon Sargent & Michael La Sasso impress at -4 • Friday is officially 'Moving Day' in Mississippi

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