At the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, American golfer Chris Gotterup partnered with prominent business executive Murray Demo to deliver an impressive opening round of 61 strokes, earning them a tie for second place. The tournament, held this week at Pebble Beach, California, showcases top professional golfers alongside amateur players such as Demo, whose 5-handicap highlights his competitive experience.
Competitive Field Includes Celebrities and Industry Leaders
This year’s event features a diverse field, including Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and industry figures like David Abeles, President and CEO of TaylorMade Golf, who teamed with Scottie Scheffler. Additionally, Chris Solomon, co-founder of the golf podcast No Laying Up and an amateur with a zero handicap, is participating. Another amateur with a zero handicap, Brian Ferris, is partnered with professional Hideki Matsuyama.
Current Standings After Day One
Following the opening round, Keegan Bradley and amateur Mary Meeker lead the amateur leaderboard at 13-under par. Gotterup and Demo are tied for second place alongside Tony Finau and Ryan Smith, as well as Patrick Cantlay and Egon Durban, all sitting at 11-under par. Other notable pairs include Ryo Hisatsune with Edward Herlihy and several teams tied at nine under.
- 1. Keegan Bradley / Mary Meeker (-13)
- T-2. Tony Finau / Ryan Smith (-11)
- T-2. Chris Gotterup / Murray Demo (-11)
- T-2. Patrick Cantlay / Egon Durban (-11)
- 5. Ryo Hisatsune / Edward Herlihy (-10)
- T-6. Alex Smalley / BJ Jenkins (-9)
- T-6. Sami Valimaki / Donald Harrison (-9)
- T-6. Sam Burns / Charles Kelley (-9)
- T-6. Shane Lowry / Jamie Sahara (-9)
- T-6. Akshay Bhatia / Guru Gowrappan (-9)
- T-6. Wyndham Clark / Anthony Noto (-9)
- T-6. Andrew Novak / Phillippe Laffont (-9)
- T-6. Bud Cauley / Charlie Allen (-9)
Dual Competition Format Adds Excitement
The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am combines individual and team competitions, with professionals and their amateur partners competing concurrently. On the professional side, Ryo Hisatsune leads at 10-under par, while Sam Burns and Keegan Bradley share second place. Chris Gotterup holds a tie for fourth alongside Patrick Rodgers and Tony Finau. The amateur competition will conclude Friday, while professionals complete four rounds.
Significance of the Tournament and What’s Ahead
The 2026 Pebble Beach Pro-Am continues to attract a blend of athletic talent and celebrity participation, intensifying competition on the scenic courses. Chris Gotterup’s strong performance alongside Murray Demo not only builds momentum following Gotterup’s recent showing at the WM Phoenix Open but also highlights Demo’s capabilities as an amateur. With several rounds remaining, performances from top amateurs and pros alike will shape final standings and potentially impact future invitations and rankings.
