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Sungjae Im leads Snedeker by one after first round at Valspar
- Sungjae Im shot a 7-under 64 to lead the Valspar Championship after round one at Innisbrook.
- Brandt Snedeker, a sponsor exemption, posted a bogey-free 65 to sit one behind Im.
- Im holed an 18-foot eagle putt on the 11th and a 35-foot eagle on the 1st after the turn.
- Fringe action defined the round, with Spieth closing the front nine strong before trouble on the back nine.
- Viktor Hovland and Brooks Koepka were among early movers, with Hovland salvaging a 70 and Koepka returning to Innisbrook.
- Davis Thompson and Billy Horschel were among players at 66–67, vying for early momentum.
- Jacob Bridgeman authored a bogey-free round tied for the lead, highlighted by a late save on 18.
- Corey Conners eagled twice on the 18th and 1st after turning, flashing a dramatic start.
- The day featured firm, fast conditions on the Copperhead course as players navigated the windy afternoon.
- Teammates and fellow competitors used strong early-round scoring to set up an exciting weekend at Valspar.
- The Players champion contenders and Masters-related implications loomed as the Florida swing began.
- The leaderboard featured a mix of veterans and rising stars as the round closed.
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