Mason Andersen, Carl Yuan, Matthew Anderson, Carson Bacha, Hunter Eichhorn, and Alistair Docherty share the lead at seven-under-par 63 after an action-packed opening round at the Tour #7 Visa Argentina Open presented by Macro.
The 119 Visa Argentina Open presented by Macro delivered fireworks in its opening round, with six players sharing the lead at seven-under-par 63. American golfers dominated the early leaderboard on Tour #7, claiming five of the six top spots alongside Canada’s Matthew Anderson and China’s Carl Yuan.
Eagles Fly High in Tour #7 Opening Round
The par-5 holes proved to be the difference makers, with multiple eagles recorded across the field. Matthew Anderson kicked off his round with authority, carding an eagle on the 10th hole as part of his seven-birdie, two-bogey performance. Carson Bacha matched that feat with his own eagle at the 10th, while Alistair Docherty went one better with a spectacular eagle-two at the par-4 18th hole.
Docherty’s round stood out as the cleanest among the leaders, posting five birdies alongside his closing eagle without dropping a single shot. Meanwhile, Mason Andersen took a different route to 63, firing seven birdies in a bogey-free round that showcased remarkable consistency throughout his 18 holes.
Carl Yuan and Hunter Eichhorn both started their rounds from the 10th tee, with Yuan managing nine birdies against two bogeys, while Eichhorn recorded eight birdies with just one dropped shot to join the crowded leaderboard.
Challenging Holes Test the Field
The par-3 17th hole emerged as the day’s most difficult test, playing 0.24 strokes over par with 50 bogeys recorded against just 20 birdies. Several players found trouble there, including Luke Guthrie and Tyler Duncan, who both posted double bogeys on the demanding short hole.
In contrast, the par-5 15th hole offered scoring opportunities, playing nearly three-quarters of a shot under par. Multiple eagles were recorded there, including strikes by Marshall Meisel, Shad Tuten, and Cole Sherwood, all of whom used the hole as a springboard for strong rounds of 64 and 65 respectively.
Germany’s Jeremy Paul represented the DACH region strongly, posting a three-under-par 67 to sit in a tie for 39th position. His round featured five birdies against two bogeys, keeping him well within striking distance heading into the second round.
The opening round scoring average of 68.63 reflected the favorable conditions, with 30 eagles recorded across the field and an impressive 621 birdies. Six players managed to complete bogey-free rounds, setting the stage for an intriguing battle over the remaining three rounds of this Tour #7 event.
This article was created with the help of AI and editorially reviewed.