DUBLIN, Ohio—Adam Hadwin had too many birdies to complain Thursday about ending his round at the Memorial on a sour note. His 6–under 66 was enough to lead Masters champion Scottie Scheffler by one shot and give the Canadian hope he is turning the corner at the right time.
Hadwin was among the few who conquered a Muirfield Village course that was soft from rain but no less punishing. He birdied four of five holes toward the end of the first round—after four birdies on the front nine—until missing a 5-foot par putt on the tough 18th.
