A classic golf course stood no chance Thursday against the PGA Tour's finest. With rain falling early in the week, Philly Cricket Club was held defenseless in the first round of the 2025 Truist Championship with big names like Rickie Fowler and Collin Morikawa taking full advantage of the easy conditions.

Rickie Fowler is contending so far at the Truist Championship after a scorching round of 63 on Thursday at The Philadelphia Cricket Club.

Rickie Fowler answered his critics at the Truist Championship with the kind of play that showed he can still be considered a threat to win, even if he actually hasn’t taken a tournament since 2023.