PGA Tour
United StatesSeason 2026
The opening round of the Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral transformed into a captivating showcase of elite iron play and strategic execution, leaving the field chasing an exceptionally high standard. Cameron Young put on a ball-striking masterclass across the Blue Monster, beautifully navigating the layout's signature water hazards to card a brilliant under-par round and secure a share of the early advantage.
Young's aggressive strategy off the tee paid off handsomely, allowing him to attack tight pin placements and build momentum early in his round. He found himself locked in a stellar leaderboard battle with world number one Scottie Scheffler, who showcased his typical mettle by executing a series of spectacular approach shots to join the upper echelon of the standings.
Ben Griffin also mounted a superb charge to solidify his placement near the peak, while veteran star Adam Scott joined forces with international standouts Sepp Straka and Si Woo Kim to card highly efficient rounds and embed themselves deeply into the chasing pack. With the course showing its teeth on the penal back nine, the front-runners managed their game plans perfectly to set a blistering early pace.