Streelman Puts His New Gadget to Use on the Greens. He Leads at Innisbrook With 64

Kevin Streelman waves to the gallery after making his putt on the seventh hole during the first round of the Valspar Championship golf tournament at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Fla., on March 21, 2024. Chris O'Meara/AP Photo

PALM HARBOR, Fla.—Kevin Streelman has a new ball marker to help with alignment that required USGA approval before he teed off Thursday in the Valspar Championship. He had 10 consecutive one-putt greens on his way to a 7–under 64 and a one-shot lead.

Streelman took advantage of gorgeous weather while it lasts with birdies on all four of the par 5s on the Copperhead course at Innisbrook. He took only 24 putts for the round.