Alex Smalley back in position to win at Colonial after 3rd-round lead at PGA gets away
Alex Smalley is in contention to win at the Charles Schwab Challenge after a strong start. He recorded a bogey-free 5-under 65 in the first round, placing him among the leaders. This follows his recent second-place finish at the PGA Championship, where he was the third-round leader.
- ▪Smalley is still seeking his first PGA Tour victory.
- ▪He was one of 12 players just a shot behind six first-round leaders.
- ▪The tournament saw a total of 31 players within two shots of the lead.
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