Justin Rose Leads After Round 1 of 2023 Betfred British Masters
Subheading 1: Hovland, Rahm, and Koepka Set the Pace
Justin Rose fired an opening round of 65 (-7) to take the lead at the iconic Hillside Golf Club in Southport, England, host of the 2023 Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo.
Rose's round included eight birdies and only one bogey, putting him two strokes ahead of a group of players tied for second place at -5.
Subheading 2: Other Contenders Emerge
Among those in contention are Viktor Hovland, Jon Rahm, and Brooks Koepka, who all shot rounds of 66 (-6).
Hovland, the reigning DP World Tour Champion, is looking to become the first Norwegian to win the tournament.
Rahm, the world number one, is seeking his first victory on British soil, while Koepka is aiming to return to winning ways after a challenging 2022 season.
Subheading 3: Final Round Excitement to Come
The tournament concludes on Sunday, July 2nd, with the final round set to provide thrilling golf.
Fans can follow the action live on Sky Sports in the UK and via streaming on the DP World Tour app internationally.
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