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Taylor Pendrith hits out of a bunker on the 9th green during the first round of Shriners Children's Open golf tournament Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Taylor Pendrith shoots 61 in first start since the Presidents Cup and leads in Las Vegas

Taylor Pendrith took two weeks off after the Presidents Cup and didn’t miss a beat, matching his career-low on the PGA Tour with a 10-under 61 that gave him a three-shot lead in the Shriners Children’s Open on Thursday

By AP News
Published - Oct 17, 2024, 09:51 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 06:13 PM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Taylor Pendrith took two weeks off after the Presidents Cup and didn't miss a beat, matching his career-low on the PGA Tour with a 10-under 61 that gave him a three-shot lead in the Shriners Children's Open on Thursday.

Pendrith missed only one fairway and one green at the TPC Summerlin, both on the same hole. The Canadian pulled his tee shot on the 18th hole — his ninth — had to pitch out sideways, hit wedge to 7 feet and saved his par.

The rest was a steady diet of big drives, a lot of wedges and good putting. His only disappointment was the par-5 ninth, his final hole. He had only 200 yards into the green and knew an eagle would give him a 59.

“Tried to be aggressive and hit a good shot and just didn't catch all of it, and came up short right in the bunker,” Pendrith said.

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