Japan's Miller Sato posted a sizzling 9-under 63 to grab the first-round lead at the FCG Callaway World Championship at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Sato carded a 31 on his back nine to separate himself from the field. Houston's Ian Chen sits one back at 8-under 64, while San Diego's Jasper Kim is alone in third at 7-under 65. Three players share fourth at 6-under 66: Austin Dennis (Ventura, CA), Thailand's Chaipattana Jensaiklang, and Chile's Martín Sandoval. The low scoring reflected ideal conditions in Palm Desert, with multiple players going deep under par in the opening round.
Live scores are on BlueGolf. Unlock live scoring
Live updates
1 update · newest first- UpdateJul 13, 10:40 PM UTC
Sato Fires 63 to Lead FCG World Championship After Opening Round
The Mountain View Course at Desert Willow
PALM DESERT, Calif. — The Future Champions Golf Callaway World Championship got underway Monday at Desert Willow Golf Resort, kicking off a three-day stroke play test for one of junior golf's premier international fields.
The championship features five age divisions — 15-18, 13-14, 11-12, 9-10, and 8-and-under — with invited and qualified boys and girls competing through Wednesday. The tournament returns to the Southern California venue that has become synonymous with FCG's marquee summer event, a proving ground that has helped launch dozens of college and professional careers.
Member-only — 4 more paragraphs
Keep reading NOW PLAYING
Full access to every member article, plus tournament insights, rankings depth, schedule builder, and member-only analysis. Cancel anytime.
Join AmateurGolfAlready a member? Sign in