Horschel, Bramlett Lead Honda Classic With 1st-Round 65s

Billy Horschel reacts after making a putt on the 7th hole during the first round of The Honda Classic at PGA National Resort And Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., on Feb. 23, 2023. Sam Greenwood/Getty Images

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.—Billy Horschel has never won a PGA Tour event in his home state of Florida. His quest to change that is off to a fine start.

Horschel shot a 5–under 65 on Thursday, tying him with Joseph Bramlett for the first-round lead in the Honda Classic at PGA National. Bramlett had a bogey-free round; Horschel had six birdies and one bogey.