After many marquee names stumbled in the first round of the 2025 Valspar Championship, Viktor Hovland sits just one stroke behind leader Jacob Bridgeman entering the weekend.

Shane Lowry and Xander Schauffele are also in contention as the competition heats up.

Lowry made a strong start, finishing the day with a 67, and Hovland matched that score, illustrating his resilience and competitiveness throughout the tournament.

In a notable moment, Hovland mentioned, “I am hard on myself, yeah. But that’s also why I’m good. If I wasn’t hard on myself I probably wouldn’t be out here.”

The leaderboard features strong players like Ryo Hisatsune and Byeong Hun An, both of whom are in the chase for the title.

As they prepare for moving day, the excitement builds at the Copperhead course, ensuring an exhilarating weekend ahead.