Sam Ryder found a swing and hardly missed a putt on his way to a 9-under 63 and a one-shot lead over Keith Mitchell in the final tournament before the Masters.

Just ask Sam Ryder, who somehow posted a masterful 9-under 63 during the first round of the Valero Texas Open. His terrific score came one day after he withdrew from the Wednesday Pro-Am, as he felt soreness in his upper back and neck.

Sam Ryder shot the second-best round of his professional career on the first day of the Valero Texas Open to take the 18-hole lead.