2026 Memorial Tournament leaderboard: Tommy Fleetwood in front early as Rory McIlroy bounces back

Tommy Fleetwood holds the early lead at the 2026 Memorial Tournament, with Rory McIlroy also performing well in the opening round after a bounce-back performance. Fleetwood, an Englishman, sits atop the leaderboard alongside two recent U.S. Open champions. McIlroy's strong showing suggests a return to form at the prestigious Jack Nicklaus-hosted event.