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Steven Alker Soars to 11-Under Lead at Championship

10/26/2025

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Steven Alker opened the Simmons Bank Championship with 11-under-par 61, leading by five.
His birdie streak began at the par-3 13th and included a 16th-hole putt.
No one posted better than 6-under 66; Tag Ridings, Justin Leonard, Stewart Cink tied.
Alker aims for another Charles Schwab Cup title after noting the course condition.
Ridings, No. 35 in the standings, seeks his first PGA Tour Champions win to reach season-ending championship.

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Story summary

Steven Alker opened the Simmons Bank Championship with 11-under-par 61, leading by five.
His birdie streak began at the par-3 13th and included a 16th-hole putt.
No one posted better than 6-under 66; Tag Ridings, Justin Leonard, Stewart Cink tied.
Alker aims for another Charles Schwab Cup title after noting the course condition.
Ridings, No. 35 in the standings, seeks his first PGA Tour Champions win to reach season-ending championship.