2024 Zozo Championship leaderboard, scores: Taylor Moore leads after Round 1 as Xander Schauffele struggles

Those in need of vital FedEx Cup points took advantage of stars struggling Thursday in Japan

As those in the United States settled into a slumber, Taylor Moore shot out to the first-round lead at the 2024 Zozo Championship. Carding a 7-under 63 at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club, Moore stands one stoke ahead of Max Greyserman, Eric Cole and Nico Echavarria after 18 holes of play.

"I'd say just very solid overall," Moore said. "You know, did a pretty good job hitting fairways and greens for the most part. Yeah, couple chip-ins as well, which always helps. Yeah, overall, very solid."

Starting his day on the back nine, Moore settled into his round nicely with a couple early birdies before the big bird arrived right before the turn on the par-5 18th. After exchanging a birdie for his lone bogey on the par-4 4th, Moore then caught fire and rattled off three straight birdies on Nos. 6-8 to polish off his 63 and seize the first-round lead to himself.