Americans alex smalley

Americans Alex Smalley: Sahith Theegala and Aaron Rai, close friends with Indian roots, began their campaign at the Zurich Classic in Avondale, Louisiana with a steady but modest performance.

Competing in the PGA Tour’s only official team event, the pair combined effectively to post a 10-under-par score in the opening round, which was played in the four-ball (best ball) format.

While their start was solid, it left them tied for 13th place, some distance behind the leaders