“It was pretty cool” – Jordan Spieth says he enjoyed having the gallery follow him on Day 1 of The CJ Cup Byron Nelson

Jordan Spieth teed up at this week's The CJ Cup Byron Nelson event, which began its first round on Thursday, May 2. Spieth shot a round of 68 in the opening round, settling in a tie for 53rd place. Play was suspended on Thursday, and players will resume the first round on Friday, May 3, at 9:15 a.m. ET.

Spieth notably completed all 18 holes of the opening round and will tee off for the second round on Friday. In a press conference on Thursday, he opened up about his gameplay and expressed excitement about competing in a tournament with a gallery filled with fans following him.