On August 1st, 2025, Joel Dahmen fired a stunning 9-under 61 to take the solo lead at the Wyndham Championship as the battle for the FedExCup Playoffs heats up.

WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP - ROUND 1

• Joel Dahmen, needing a top-two finish to make the playoffs, put immense pressure aside to fire a career-low-tying 61 and grab the solo lead.
• Despite the flawless round, Dahmen called it "basic" golf, hitting fairways and greens and making the putts he was supposed to.
• With his wife pregnant and a recent split from longtime caddy Geno Bonnalie, the personal and professional stakes couldn't be higher for the fan favorite.

THE CHASERS & THE SHOT OF THE DAY

• A diverse pack is in pursuit, including Alex Noren, who found form after a mid-tourney swing change last week, and Cameron Young, who birdied three of his last four holes to post 7-under.
• Nico Echavarria credited his mental coach's advice for his solid 63: "Speak to yourself the way you would speak to your best friend."
• The shot of the day belonged to Nicolai Højgaard, who likely saved his season by holing out for a dramatic eagle from 176 yards.

Quick Hits

Spieth's wild par on 18 • Ben Griffin goes driver-less for a 66 • Fowler & Finau struggle

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