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Brandt Snedeker Turns Back the Clock With Opening 65 at Valspar Championship
- Snedeker opens Valspar with a 65 on Copperhead, showing clear form after sternum surgery and a rough 2026 start.
- He credits the round to a strong game plan and a putter change that boosted his score today.
- Snedeker, 45, has faced limited opportunities and sponsor invites after a 2024–25 stretch of mixed results.
- Sungjae Im led the early wave with a 64 before Snedeker’s 65, as Im posted six birdies with no bogeys.
- Snedeker switched to a mallet putter to improve performance on the greens.
- He says the putter change helped him convert more six-to-eight-foot opportunities this year.
- Snedeker reported regained mobility and less pain post-surgery, aiding his on-course performance.
- The veteran captain’s round contrasted with his 2026 struggles, highlighting potential for a late-season push.
- Snedeker emphasized the round showed he could still compete against top players this year.
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