Scheffler’s 1-under round was nearly four shots better than the field average (74.99) and one of just 11 sub-par rounds from the early wave. His performance should have been no surprise given his record at Bay Hill,

Scottie Scheffler had a phenomenal 2024 season -- seven wins, including at The Masters Tournament, the Paris Olympics and the Tour Championship. And the first victory came at the Arnold Palmer Invitational last March.

Scheffler’s 1-under round was nearly four shots better than the field average (74.99) and one of just 11 sub-par rounds from the early wave.