Low in La Quinta: Strong scoring the story again in first round of American Express

By Blake Arthur

January 19, 2023 5:50 PM

Published January 19, 2023 4:06 PM

As we know with this event, players have to go low if they want any chance of contending for a tournament title.

Back-to-back eagles led to a 28 (-8) on the front 9, followed by a smooth 34 (-2) on the back for a solid 62 (-10) to start his week in the desert. https://t.co/kCDlAmcPho
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) January 19, 2023

Davis Thompson got the memo.

The 23-year-old former Georgia Bulldog fired 10-under 62 at La Quinta Country Club on Thursday, taking a two shot on the field into Friday.

FULL LEADERBOARD

Picture perfect day for the first round of the @theamexgolf! As pure as you’re gonna find on the @PGATOUR! 🥶❄️ pic.twitter.com/6PajnAUNBp
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) January 19, 2023

With perfect, player-friendly course conditions, strong scoring is going to be a theme this week. It's actually been a theme for years with this tournament.

Second round play will take place on Friday.

Love the passion from Al and Becky Hopwood. They have been volunteering here at LQCC for over 20 years and last year was relieved for a digital board. Digital board had too many errors so Al & Becky are back in business! @KESQ @BlakeArthur24 @LaQuintaCA @theamexgolf @Tarp1969 pic.twitter.com/hz807wZgd7
— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) January 19, 2023

Stay with Sports Director Blake Arthur and Bailey Arredondo for continuing coverage throughout the week.

Thankful for the time from @Brendan_Steele today following his first round 68 at LQCC. The Idyllwild native, who says @theamexgolf is his home event, is happy to see this event as healthy as its ever been. @KESQ @BaileyKESQ @Jesus_G_Reyes @Tarp1969 @Qassignmentdesk @PGATOUR pic.twitter.com/eQqo36Janf
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) January 20, 2023

Reminder: Since this is a Pro-Am event with three golf courses, the cut will not be made until the completion of third round play on Saturday.