 First Round leader Chase Johnson IslandStats.com
Johnson's round was a rollercoaster ride, featuring an Eagle, two Birdies, 13 Pars, one Bogey, and one Triple Bogey. Despite the occasional hiccup, Johnson's strong play and ability to recover from setbacks have him in the driver's seat heading into the final round.
Tiger Woods earlier this year announced Chase Johnson as the recipient of the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption into the 2024 Genesis Invitational. Johnson joined the field back in February at The Riviera Country Club.
Trailing Johnson by one stroke is Aaron Grimes from Compton, California, who carded a 1-over par 72. Grimes' round included four Birdies, nine Pars, and five Bogeys, demonstrating a mix of aggressive play and occasional struggles for consistency.
A trio of players – Blaze Akana, Ryan Ellerbrock, and Manav Shah – are tied for third place at 2-over par, setting the stage for a tight battle for the championship in the final round.
Quinton Sherlock Jr. leads the Bermudian contingent, finishing the first round in 17th place with an 11-over par 82. Adam Perry sits in 18th place after a 12-over par 83, while Scott Roy is in 19th place with a 13-over par 84.
Sherlock's round included eight Pars, nine Bogeys, and one Double-Bogey. Perry carded nine Pars, six Bogeys, and three Double-Bogeys, while Roy had one Birdie, five Pars, 11 Bogeys, and one Triple Bogey.
With the leaderboard tightly packed and the championship hanging in the balance, the second and final round promises to be a thrilling showdown at Port Royal. Who will conquer the challenging course and claim the coveted title?
Butterfield Bermuda APGA Championship Leaderboard
71 Chase Johnson
72 Aaron Grimes
73 Blaze Akana
73 Ryan Ellerbrock
73 Manav Shah
74 Jarred Garcia
74 Cameron Riley
75 Michael Herrera
76 Brian Ohr
76 Kevin Hall
77 Rovonta Young
77 Wyatt Worthington II
79 Jaime Lopez Rivarola
80 Andrew Walker
80 Donald Kay
81 Quinn Riley
82 Quinton Sherlock
83 Adam Perry
84 Scott Roy
85 John-Baptiste Hakizimana
WD Hobe Sound
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