Scott Parel takes three-stroke lead at Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS after matching course record

Things to know

• With the help of a hole-in-one, Scott Parel matched the course record with 8-under 64 and holds a three-stroke lead after the opening round of the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS presented by Circle K.

Scott Parel, 31-33 – 64 (-8)

• Made a hole-in-one on No. 17 with an 8-iron from 156 yards
• This is his ninth time leading/co-leading after the first round on PGA TOUR Champions. Is 2-for-8 converting those into victories
• This is his low 18-hole score of the 2023 season (66th round). Previous low: 67 (two times)
• Matched the low 18-hole score in tournament history. Previous instance: Steve Stricker (2022, 2nd Round)
• This is the largest 18-hole lead in Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS history
• The 58-year-old seeks his fifth win on PGA TOUR Champions (180th start). Last win: 2022 Invited Celebrity Classic
• Making his 22nd start of the season he has one top-10 finish. Best finish: T9 (Kaulig Companies Championship)
• Making his third appearance at the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS, his best finish is T19 (2021)

Other Notes

• Jerry Kelly sits T2 after opening with bogey-free 67. The 56-year-old seeks his 12th win on PGA TOUR Champions (149th start).
  • Last win: 2022 Shaw Charity Classic
• Brett Quigley carded bogey-free 67 and sits T2. The 54-year-old seeks his second win on PGA TOUR Champions (82nd start). Last win: 2020 Morocco Champions
• Seven players are T4 at 4-under: Miguel Angel Jimenez, Robert Karlsson, Rob Labritz, Richard Green, Carlos Franco, John Senden and Brian Cooper.
• Jacksonville native David Duval (T11) opened with 3-under 69. This is his best position after the first round on PGA TOUR Champions (35th start).
• Tournament host Jim Furyk (T27) opened with 1-under 71.
• Defending champion and Charles Schwab Cup leader Steve Stricker (T44) bogeyed two of his last three holes en route to even-par 72.

Colin Montgomerie (illness) withdrew during the first round.