2025 Memorial Tournament Round 1 Recap
The 2025 Memorial Tournament began at Muirfield Village Golf Club with tough playing conditions. Although skies were mostly clear, strong winds and firm greens made scoring difficult.
🌤️ Course and Weather Conditions
Temperatures stayed near 72°F (22°C), which is ideal for golf. However, winds between 8 and 15 mph—with gusts up to 20 mph—made approach shots challenging. Additionally, firm fairways and lightning-fast greens tested every aspect of the players’ games.
🏌️♂️ Top of the Leaderboard
- Ben Griffin: 7-under-par 65 — A flawless round that set the early pace.
- Collin Morikawa: 5-under-par 67 — Consistent from tee to green throughout the day.
- Max Homa: 4-under-par 68 — A steady back nine helped secure his spot near the top.
- Scottie Scheffler: 2-under-par 70 — Though he didn’t dominate, he stayed in contention.
📈 Notable Player Performances
- Shane Lowry: 3-under-par 69 — An eagle on the 7th hole added a boost to his solid round.
- Jordan Spieth: Even-par 72 — After a shaky start, he managed to stabilize his score.
- Justin Thomas: 8-over-par 80 — Unfortunately, he faced multiple bogeys and a tough day overall.
📊 Scoring Average and Projected Cut
Overall, the course played tough. The field averaged a score of 73.5 for the day. As a result, the projected cut sits at +5. Players will need to improve on Friday to secure a spot for the weekend.
🎥 Watch Round 1 Highlights
Catch the key moments from Thursday’s action in this official PGA Tour highlight reel:
🔭 What to Expect Next
Friday’s forecast includes more wind and firmer conditions. Because of that, players must stay sharp and avoid mistakes. As history shows, anything can happen at Muirfield Village. The race to make the cut and stay in contention is officially on.
