Justin Thomas’ brilliant back nine among highlights from Thursday at 2024 Hero World Challenge

Silly season is here, and it starts in the Bahamas at the 2024 Hero World Challenge.

Twenty of the best golfers in the world, including world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, teed it up Thursday at Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas for the opening round and it’s Cameron Young on top after the first 18 holes. Tiger Woods is the tournament host, though he isn’t playing this week.

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Here’s what you need to know from the opening round at the Hero World Challenge.

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