Feb 22, 2024
Steve Pate holds solo first-round lead at Trophy Hassan II
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Steve Pate finishes round with birdie at Trophy Hassan II
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Things to Know
- Steve Pate closed with 6-under 67 to hold the solo first-round lead, as two players sit within one stroke at the Trophy Hassan II in Rabat, Morocco.
Steve Pate, 34-33 – 67 (-6)
- Making his second appearance at the Trophy Hassan II.
- Best finish: T61 (2023)
- Played the first 18 holes at 6-under, carding six birdies and one eagle.
- Tied the tournament-low, 18-hole scoring record with 6-under 67
- Previous: 2023 Trophy Hassan II (R1) Stephen Ames and (R2) Mark Hensby
- Marks the third time in his PGA TOUR Champions career that he has held at least a share of the lead after Round 1.
- He is 0-for-2 in converting those into victories.
- Pate seeks his first win on PGA TOUR Champions (217 starts).
- Best finish: Hoag Classic (T2/2014)
Steve Pate drains long range birdie putt from well off the green at Trophy Hassan II
Other Notes
- PGA TOUR Champions Q-school qualifier Steve Allan and 2023 Trophy Hassan II runner-up Hensby posted 5-under 68 and sit T2.
- Three others sit T4 after finishing the round at 4-under 69.
- 2023 Trophy Hassan II winner Ames closed with 2-over 75 and sits T33.