Four Golfers Tied for Lead After First Round of Utah Open
Four golfers, Jackson Rhees, Carson Lundell, Braxton Watts, and Tyson Shelley, are tied for the lead after the first round of the Larry H. Miller Utah Open at Riverside Country Club in Salt Lake City, each shooting a 9-under-par 63.
Salt Lake City, UT, August 14, 2026 —
SALT LAKE CITY – Four golfers are deadlocked atop the leaderboard after the opening round of the Larry H. Miller Utah Open, held at Riverside Country Club. Jackson Rhees, Carson Lundell, Braxton Watts, and Tyson Shelley all posted identical scores of 9-under-par 63 to share the lead heading into the second day of the tournament.
The quartet posted the lowest scores of the day on the challenging Riverside Country Club course, setting a strong pace in the early stages of the event. Each player managed to navigate the course effectively, carding a series of birdies and pars to reach the impressive 9-under mark.
The precise details of each golfer’s round, including the number of birdies, bogeys, and any notable holes, were not immediately available. However, their consistent performance places them in a favorable position as the tournament progresses.
The Larry H. Miller Utah Open is a significant event on the golf calendar, attracting a competitive field of players. The tournament continues at Riverside Country Club, with players aiming to improve their standing throughout the remaining rounds.
Further details on the specific performance of each of the leading golfers, as well as the rest of the field, will become clearer as the tournament unfolds over the coming days.
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