Yes, plenty happens before the first tee shot is struck, but Thursday marked the official start of the 2025 edition of “The People’s Open.” And if the opening round was any indication, we’re in for an absolute thriller.

Wyndham Clark holds the early lead at 7-under par, making a strong statement out of the gate. But things are tightly packed at the top of the leaderboard, with Taylor Moore and Lee Hodges just one shot back at 6-under par. Right behind them, a stacked group of six players sits at 5-under par, including Justin Thomas, Nicolai Højgaard, Andrew Putnam, Akshay Bhatia, Camilo Villegas, and Adam Schenk. With so many contenders in the mix, this tournament is shaping up to be a shootout.

Play was suspended due to darkness at 6:13 p.m., meaning several players will resume their first round Friday morning at 8:15, while the second round will tee it up at 7:20 a.m.

Pairings for Friday’s second round will mirror Thursday’s first round, with players who started on No. 1 tee now beginning on No. 10, and vice versa. Hit the link below to check out the full pairings.

After an action-packed day on the course, fans made their way across the street to the Coors Light Birds Nest, where country music superstar Luke Bryan took the stage for an unforgettable night. With hit songs, high-energy performances, and a crowd ready to party, Bryan kept the WM Phoenix Open tradition alive—proving once again why this is the biggest after-party in golf.

We’re just getting started at “The People’s Open” – and this leaderboard is already stacked.

CLICK HERE FOR ROUND TWO PAIRINGS