The Associated Press
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Phil Mickelson faded after a fast start. Robert Streb didn’t.
Streb opened with a 7-under 65 on Thursday for the early lead at the Wells Fargo Championship. After tying for 30th at The Players Championship last week, Streb played a bogey-free round on a cool morning to build a two-shot lead over Webb Simpson.
The former Kansas State All-American set the early pace with two quick birdies on the back nine.
His 65 was the second-best opening round score of his brief PGA Tour career. He said he finally found his putting stroke last week at TPC Sawgrass and it was right there again at Quail Hollow.