The top-ranked Scheffler outshined fellow hometown star Jordan Spieth with the former Texas Longhorns paired together along with Si Woo Kim, a South Korean who also calls Dallas home and was showcased in an event sponsored by CJ Group, a conglomerate based in his home country.

The blistering first round from the former Longhorn him leading the golf tournament by two shots from Rico Hoey.

Scottie Scheffler leads the way after the first round at TPC Craig Ranch, where Taylor Pendrith is the defending champion.