David Lipsky took the lead after the first round of the Procore Championship by shooting a 7-under 65 at Silverado Country Club in Napa Valley. Lipsky, winless in 104 events since joining the PGA Tour in 2022, had a strong start with eight birdies and one bogey. Following three missed cuts, Lipsky sought guidance from his college coach at Northwestern and found relaxation playing with Northwestern players.
Patton Kizzire and Mark Hubbard were one stroke behind Lipsky. Kizzire made a late surge with three consecutive birdies but a bogey on No. 8 set him back. Hubbard, with nine birdies, slipped with a bogey and triple bogey on consecutive holes.
