Matt Every had entered 29 tournaments in 2017 heading into the 2017 Wyndham Championship. He'd been cut 20 times and finished no better than a tie for 14th.
Every's 30th tournament is shaping up to be his best.
The 33-year-old fired off a nine-under 61 in Thursday's opening round at Sedgefield Country Club, giving him a one-stroke lead over Henrik Stenson. A group of seven golfers, including Webb Simpson, are tied for third at seven under.
Every, a two-time PGA winner, has spent most of the last two years on tour struggling to keep his head above water.