DAHMEN'S BUBBLE BURST - August 1st, 2025

On August 1st, 2025, Joel Dahmen fired a stunning 9-under 61 to take the solo lead at the Wyndham Championship as the battle for the FedExCup Playoffs heats up.WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP - ROUND 1Joel Dahmen, needing a top-two finish to make the playoffs, put immense pressure aside to fire a career-low-tying 61 and grab the solo lead.Despite the flawless round, Dahmen called it "basic" golf, hitting fairways and greens and making the putts he was supposed to.With his wife pregnant and a recent split from longtime caddy Geno Bonnalie, the personal and professional stakes couldn't be higher for the fan favorite.THE CHASERS & THE SHOT OF THE DAYA diverse pack is in pursuit, including Alex Noren, who found form after a mid-tourney swing change last week, and Cameron Young, who birdied three of his last four holes to post 7-under.Nico Echavarria credited his mental coach's advice for his solid 63: "Speak to yourself the way you would speak to your best friend."The shot of the day belonged to Nicolai Højgaard, who likely saved his season by holing out for a dramatic eagle from 176 yards.Quick HitsSpieth's wild par on 18 • Ben Griffin goes driver-less for a 66 • Fowler & Finau struggle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.