Quicken Loans National 2015: Leaderboard Scores and Highlights from Thursday

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Published: July 31, 2015

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Retief Goosen and Ryo Ishikawa took advantage of favorable scoring conditions at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on Thursday to grab a share of the lead at eight under par following the first round of the 2015 Quicken Loans National.     

Justin Leonard, Ernie Els and Kevin Chappell are one shot off the pace after a trio of 64s on the par-71 Gainesville, Virginia, course. Tournament host Tiger Woods looked primed for another disastrous afternoon before battling back to post a solid 68, leaving him just five strokes behind the leaders.

Let's check out how the leaderboard is shaping up after the opening round before recapping the action from a day when going low was the name of the game.

 

Tournament Leaderboard

 

Day 1 Recap Goosen showcased some vintage form on Thursday to surge into the lead. The 46-year-old South African has just one PGA Tour win over the past decade, the Transitions Championship in 2009, and only earned two top-10 finishes in his first 23 starts this season.

He certainly looked more like a contender with a bogey-free round to start his week. He carded four birdies on each side of the course, striking the ball with the confidence that earned him two major titles at his peak. Afterward, he talked about the ideal conditions, as noted Gary Van Sickle of Golf.com.

"The fairways are so good, even playing lift, clean and place you struggle to find a better lie," Goosen said. "The greens are fast and they're not too spinny despite being a little wet. The ball stops where it lands, which makes it easier to control."

Ishikawa also thrived on the receptive course. The promising Japanese player is still looking for his first win on the PGA Tour but showcased his upside as he rattled in six straight birdies at one point after starting on the back nine.

The highlight of his day came at No. 4, a par three where he didn't...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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