Ryan Palmer thrashed Colonial Country Club for eight birdies en route to a bogey-free, 8-under-par 31-31=62 in his opening round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.
Palmer split 12 (of 14) fairways and hit 14 greens in regulation en route to a career-tying low on the PGA TOUR. It's the fifth time he's signed for a 62 and the second time this season (final round; WM Phoenix Open). Today's gave him a comfortable clubhouse lead as the afternoon wave begins. Three of his birdies disappeared from beyond 10 feet, the longest of which 17'3" at the 14th hole. At the time he signed his card, he owned the longest drive of the day (353 yards, par-5 11th hole) while his strokes gained-putting split sat north of 2.700. He tied for fifth in this event last year and posted a T5 at THE PLAYERS two weeks ago.

Ryan Palmer chased his opening 65 at the HP Byron Nelson Championship with a 2-under-par 34-34=68 to reach the midpoint in 7-under 133, one stroke off the pace of the 36-hole clubhouse co-leaders.
Palmer found just 12 greens today but he tacked on another five birdies to total 11 thus far. The longest of today's par breakers measured 20'10" at the eighth hole. All three of his bogeys in the second round were as a result of missing the green in regulation on a par 4.

Ryan Palmer set the early clubhouse lead at the HP Byron Nelson Championship with a 5-under-par 34-31=65 in his opening round.
Due to 1.51 inches of rain that fell overnight, lift, clean and place is in effect today. Palmer pounced, splitting 10 (of 14) fairways and hitting 17 greens in regulation. After a bogey-5 at the 12th hole -- his third of the round at TPC Four Seasons -- he played the remainder in bogey-free 6-under with six birdies. Five among the set dropped in from outside 10 feet, including respective conversions from 30'8", 31'6" and 29'7" at the 17th, fifth and ninth holes. In the last two editions of this tournament, Palmer opened with a 65 (2011) and a 64 (2012) en route to a solo second and T9, respectively. He's also fresh off a T5 at THE PLAYERS and is just one week removed from the sudden death of a long-time friend.

Ryan Palmer signed for an even-par 38-34=72 in the final round of THE PLAYERS to share fifth place at 10-under 278.
Palmer was the feel-good story of the week due to the loss of his close friend on Thursday night. After an early birdie at the par-5 second, he stumbled with bogeys on the fourth, fifth and sixth holes. He answered that with a three-birdie run beginning with the par-4 10th, but stalled from that point. A bogey at the par-5 16th following a drive in the trees was the only other mark on his card coming home. He is scheduled to compete in the HP Byron Nelson Championship later this week.

Ryan Palmer polished off a 2-under-par 37-33=70 in the third round of THE PLAYERS on Sunday morning.
Plamer's third lap around TPC Sawgrass featured a pair of bogeys on his first five holes, but he played the final 13 in blemish free 4-under. The highlight of his round came with his first swing on Sunday morning, sticking his tee shot on the par-3 17th to 2'9". He then saved par on 18 from 9'6" on the 18th, reaching the 54-hole mark at 10-under 206. His performance this week is particularly inspiring, as he his playing just days after the loss of a close childhood friend.

Ryan Palmer backed up his opening 67 at THE PLAYERS with a 3-under-par 35-34=69 in his second round to reach the midpoint in 8-under 136, one stroke adrift of the 36-hole clubhouse co-leaders.
Palmer bogeyed five of the eight holes where he missed the green in regulation today, but he more than offset with two eagles and four birdies. His highlight package began with a par save from 27'2" at the par-5 second hole. His first birdie dropped in from 24'10" at 4, and his first eagle fell from the fringe 10 yards out at the par-5 ninth. After making the turn, he then jarred a greenside bunker shot for his second eagle at the par-5 11th. Birdies ensued from 10'11" at 13 and 15'9" at 17. All in all, it was an incredible testament to his grit. A few hours after his opening round on Thursday, Palmer learned that a boyhood pal in Texas died from injuries sustained in a car crash.

Ryan Palmer turned in a 5-under-par 32-35=67 for his opening round of THE PLAYERS.
Palmer was the first of today's afternoon wave to take it this deep. He set the tone for possibility early with five straight birdies beginning at the 12th hole. He'd add three on his second nine to total eight on the day, but his only notable conversion was a par save from 23'9" at No. 7. The bad news is that he swallowed a bogey-6 at 11, where he rinsed his approach, and a double at the par-3 eighth. He signed his card sitting four strokes off the clubhouse lead. It's a great score given he hit only 10 greens in regulation.

Ryan Palmer heads to the Tampa Bay Championship in the midst of a feast or famine season.
Palmer tied for sixth at the Humana Challenge and finished fifth at the Waste Management Phoenix Open early in the season, but since then he's missed two cuts and tied for 41st at The Honda Classic. While he's made four out of six cuts in this week's event, he's never done better than a tie for 25th in 2006.

Ryan Palmer lit up TPC Scottsdale for a 9-under-par 30-32=62 in the final round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open to take the lead in the clubhouse at 19-under 265.
Palmer wasted no time in his effort to take it deep, circling birdies on his first two holes before tacking on an eagle at the par-5 third from 15 feet. After a birdie at six and a bogey at the par-3 seventh, he would close out his front nine with a birdie on the ninth. A birdie on the 10th and three in a row beginning on the 15th vaulted him well up the leaderboard. After a par from 20'3" on the 18th, he now heads to the Monterey Peninsula for the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

Ryan Palmer turned in a bogey-free, 7-under-par 32-32=64 for his opening round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open to establish the early clubhouse lead.
After the one-hour delay due to frost, Palmer hit 17 greens in regulation and circled seven birdies, four of which from beyond 12 feet. His longest conversion measured 16'3" at the 15th hole. His spot in the clubhouse is unlikely to last long as Phil Mickelson chases a 59 at TPC Scottsdale. Golf Channel is currently airing Mickelson's round.

Ryan Palmer turned in a bogey-free 7-under-par 34-31=65 in the final round of the Humana Challenge to earn a top-10 finish at 23-under 265.
Palmer seemed to be losing ground with a 2-under front nine, but stepped on the gas and circled birdies on his last two holes. He kept the mistakes to a minimum all week, swallowing just three bogeys and a lone double bogey for the tournament. He will not compete in the upcoming Farmers Insurance Open.

Ryan Palmer spun a 6-under-par 35-31=66 in the third round of the Humana Challenge to reach the clubhouse at 16-under 200.
Palmer caught fire on the back nine, circling five birdies after finding just two with a bogey on the outward nine. It marks his third round in the 60s. After finishing 66th at the Sony Open last week, he stands a chance to bounce back with a top 10 in his second start.

Ryan Palmer carded a 7-under-par 34-31=65 at PGA West's Palmer Private in his opening round of the Humana Challenge.
Palmer is 4-for-8 at this tournament, but he's logged two top 10s, the more recent of which was a solo fourth two years ago. He hit 16 greens in regulation today and suffered only one bogey, replacing it with eight birdies. The set included conversions from 14'9" and 16'8" at the eighth and 13th holes, respectively. He signed his card sitting two strokes adrift of the clubhouse tri-leaders. Palmer will move over to La Quinta for his second round.

Ryan Palmer posted a bogey-free, 3-under-par 33-34=67 in his opening round of the Sony Open in Hawaii, finishing one stroke adrift of the early clubhouse lead.
Since winning this event in 2010, he's gone 1-for-2 with a 52nd-place finish in his title defense. His score at Waialae today is his lowest since he hoisted the hardware. Palmer hit 14 greens and converted three birdies, the longest from just nine feet at the par-4 fifth hole.