
Former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover finished with a flourish, making birdie on each of his last four holes to seize an early two-shot lead in the opening round of The Players Championship on Thursday.
Enjoying a new lease of life since he switched to a long putter in 2023, the 45-year-old moved one stroke clear of the elite field when he sank an 18-footer at the iconic par-3 17th.