Hideki Matsuyama’s fast start to the tournament was highlighted by a 74-foot birdie putt on the fourth hole
Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the sand on the first hole during the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club in Castle Rock, Colorado on Aug. 22, 2024. CASTLE ROCK — With Day 1 of the 2024 BMW Championship in the books, here’s a look at a few of the top wow moments and a few of the top ugly moments from Castle Pines Golf Club.• Si Woo Kim, who finished the day 3 under par, had the crowd roaring on the fourth hole when the South Korean chipped in from the rough 30 feet from the hole.
• Akshay Bhatia got his tournament off to a flashy start with an impressive chip-in out of the sand on the first hole. Bhatia was 67 feet out, but his shot was right on line and hit the flag stick before dropping in. He finished the day at even par.• On the brutal 10th hole, Thomas Detry’s drive sailed 393 yards into the right rough, where it bounced off a fan. The fan was unhurt as it appeared to careen off a shoe.
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