“Slow down turbo” – Fans react to the 'solid' Tommy Fleetwood swing at the Wells Fargo Championship

Modified May 25, 2023 10:50 GMT

Tommy Fleetwood plays his shot from the ninth tee during the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship - Round One

Tommy Fleetwood is one of the purest strikers of the ball in the game currently. His hitting was on display on Thursday at Wells Fargo Championship when he finished the first round at 6 under taking a one-stroke lead.

PGA Tour posted a video of Fleetwood's swing and asked fans to describe it in three words.

Tommy Fleetwood leads after the first round of the 2023 Wells Fargo Championship

Tommy Fleetwood carded a 6-under 65 to take a single hot lead over Xander Schauffele, Kevin Streelman, Taylor Moore, K.H. Lee, and Ryan Palmer after the first round of the 2023 Wells Fargo Championship.

Schauffele was looking to take the lead on the first day after being 7-under after 15 holes but two bogeys in the last three holes meant he had to settle at T-2 after Day 1.

Patrick Cantlay shot 4-under 67 on Thursday at Quail Hollow Club. Ahead of the tournament, Cantlay partnered with Tiger Woods' ex-caddie Joe LaCava.

Birthday boy Rory McIlroy, who is playing for the first time since The Masters, shot a 3-under 68 on Thursday, trailing three shots behind Fleetwood. McIlroy has won thrice at the Quail Hollow Club.

Defending champion and two-time winner Max Homa shot 1-under 70 and Finau shot 71. Jordan Spieth who was playing here for the first time in a decade carded 72.

Here's the leaderboard for the 2023 Wells Fargo Championship after the first round:

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