Steven Alker, Retief Goosen, Alex Cejka share first-round lead at The Galleri Classic

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Written by Staff, PGATOUR.COM

Charles Schwab Cup leader Steven Alker, World Golf Hall of Fame member Retief Goosen and reigning Senior Open champion Alex Cejka share the first-round lead at The Galleri Classic presented by Spotlight 29 Casino.

This is his eighth time leading/co-leading after the first round on PGA TOUR Champions
- Is 4-for-7 converting those into victories
The 52-year-old seeks his ninth win on PGA TOUR Champions (58th start).
- Last win: 2024 Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai
Looks to become the first multi-time winner this season on PGA TOUR Champions
- Note: This is the sixth event of the 2024 season
Making his fifth start of the 2024 season, he has finished in the top 15 in each of his starts
Making his second appearance at The Galleri Classic, he finished second in 2023
- Has a 67.5 scoring average at Mission Hills (four rounds)
Has led the Charles Schwab Cup standings for all five weeks during the 2024 season

This is his fifth time leading/co-leading after the first round on PGA TOUR Champions
- Is 1-for-4 converting those into victories
The 53-year-old seeks his fourth win on PGA TOUR Champions (78th start).
- Last win: 2023 Senior Open Championship presented by Rolex
Making his sixth start of the 2024 season, he has two top-five finishes.
- Best finish: T3 (Chubb Classic)
Making his second appearance at The Galleri Classic, he finished T16 in 2023.
Entered the week ranked No. 10 in the Charles Schwab Cup standings.

Matched his low 18-hole score of the season (seventh round)
- Previous instance: Cologuard Classic (second Round)
This is his third time leading/co-leading after the first round on PGA TOUR Champions.
- Is 0-for-2 converting those into victories
The 55-year-old seeks his third win on PGA TOUR Champions (102nd start).
- Last win: 2022 Hoag Classic
Making his third start of the 2024 season, his best finish is T11 (Hoag Classic).
Making his second appearance at The Galleri Classic, he finished T3 in 2023.
- Over his last two rounds at Mission Hills, he has played Nos. 1-14 in a combined 16-under and Nos. 15-18 in a combined 3-over

Billy Andrade birdied four of his first eight holes en route to bogey-free 67 and sits in fourth.
- The 60-year-old seeks his fourth win on PGA TOUR Champions (226th start)
- Last win: 2015 Charles Schwab Cup Championship
Seven players sit T5 at 4-under, including GRAIL ambassador Steve Stricker and World Golf Hall of Fame member Ernie Els.
Defending champion David Toms sits T12 after shooting 3-under 69.
World Golf Hall of Fame member Fred Couples withdrew before the start of the first round, and alternate Scott Dunlap (T44) took his spot in the field.