Howell, Myers fire 9-under to grab one-shot lead in Oak Tree National Pro-Scratch
Photos by Nathan Jeans
Charles Howell III and one of Oklahoma’s top amateurs in Heath Myers teamed up to shoot 9-under par and lead the Oak Tree National Pro-Scratch Invitational by a shot over three other teams after the opening round Thursday.
Defending champions Viktor Hovland and Ian Davis are a shot behind at 8-under, as are the teams of Blaine Hale and Grant Bennett along with the team of Robert Streb and Danny Mitchell.
Lurking just two shots back at 7-under are the teams of Andrew Beckler and Kael McFarland along with the duo of Jonathan Brightwell and Charlie Crouse.
Three shots back at 6-under are the duo of Talor Gooch and Kelsey Cline and the pairing of Joel Dahmen and Zack Cleland. At 5-under are Eugenio Chacarra with Davis Woodliff and Taylor Moore with Trevor Stafford.
The final 18 holes are Friday. The event is not open to the public.
