Stephen Curry's inaugural appearance in a PGA Tour-sanctioned event did not begin auspiciously: [...] though, Curry was happy to shoot 4-over-par 74 in the opening round of the Ellie Mae Classic, this week's Web.com Tour event in Hayward. Sam Ryder, who stands No. 2 on the Web.com money list, struggled to a 75. Another highlight came on No. 18, where Curry's tee shot found a fairway bunker. Curry's presence brought a much larger-than-usual crowd to TPC Stonebrae.