Woody Austin, Kevin Sutherland share lead at Boeing Classic

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Woody Austin and Kevin Sutherland share the first-round lead after each opening with 6-under 66.

Matched his low 18-hole score of the 2023 season (45th round)

- Previous instance: American Family Insurance Championship (2nd Round)

This is his seventh time leading/co-leading after the first round on PGA TOUR Champions

- Is 1-for-6 converting those into victories

Seeks his first win of the season (15th start)

- Best finish in 2023: T11 (American Family Insurance Championship)

The 59-year-old seeks his fifth win on PGA TOUR Champions (202nd start)

- Last win: 2018 Dominion Energy Charity Classic

Making his ninth appearance at the Boeing Classic, his best finish is T2 (2016)

Played the four par-5s in 5-under with three birdies and an eagle on No. 15

This is his seventh time leading/co-leading after the first round on PGA TOUR Champions

- Is 1-for-6 converting those into victories

Seeks his first win of the season (11th start)

- Best finish in 2023: T6 (Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai)

The 59-year-old seeks his sixth win on PGA TOUR Champions (183rd start)

- Last win: 2021 Cologuard Classic

Making his ninth appearance at the Boeing Classic, his best finish is 2nd/T2 (2018, 2016)

Charles Schwab No. 7 Stephen Ames sits in third after opening with 5-under 67.

- Looks to become the second four-time winner this season on PGA TOUR Champions, joining Steve Stricker (5)

Ames’ three wins in 2023 are the second-most among all players this season on PGA TOUR Champions

Defending champion Miguel Angel Jimenez eagled the par-5 18th en route to 4-under 68. He sits T4 along with Harrison Frazar.

World Golf Hall of Fame members Bernhard Langer, Fred Couples and Vijay Singh are among the 12 players T6 at 3-under.

Making his debut on PGA TOUR Champions, Boo Weekley (T63) opened with 3-over 75.