Cameron Young Leads 2024 Hero World Challenge

Cameron Young leads the 2024 Hero World Challenge after an impressive bogey-free 8-under 64 in the opening round, marking a strong comeback following a long break since the BMW Championship. Young holds a two-shot lead over Justin Thomas and is followed closely by Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion, who is three strokes back. Scheffler has introduced a new 'saw' putting grip, which has shown promising results. The tournament, hosted by Tiger Woods in the Bahamas, features a 20-man field with no cut, including several debutants and experienced players. Despite Woods' absence due to recovery from surgery, the event has garnered attention with top players like Akshay Bhatia and Ludvig Aberg also performing well. Young, still seeking his first PGA Tour win, capitalized on his strong driving and consistent putting to set the pace for the tournament.