The Sanderson Farms PGA Tour is off to a great start this season with Ben Griffin leading the way. On Friday, Griffin achieved a season-best 63 to take the lead at the Sanderson Farms Championship in Mississippi.
Griffin, who is currently ranked No. 183 in the world, shot an eight-under-par 63 to take a one-stroke lead over fellow American Scott Stallings. Griffin’s round included nine birdies and one bogey. He was able to take advantage of the relatively easy conditions at the Country Club of Jackson, where the tournament is being held.
Griffin’s performance was impressive considering that he had missed the cut in his previous two tournaments. He has now put himself in a great position to win his first PGA Tour event.
The rest of the field is also playing well, with Stallings and American Ryan Armour tied for second at seven-under-par. Armour shot a 66 on Friday, while Stallings had a 65.
The leaderboard is packed with Americans, with seven of the top 10 players hailing from the United States. However, there are also some international players in contention, including South African Justin Harding and Canadian Adam Hadwin.
The tournament is still in its early stages, but Griffin’s performance on Friday has set him up nicely for the weekend. He will be looking to continue his strong play and take home his first PGA Tour victory. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the field responds to Griffin’s impressive round.
The Sanderson Farms Championship is sure to be an exciting tournament, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top. With Ben Griffin leading the way, it looks like it could be an American who takes home the trophy.
