105th PGA Championship Kicks Off with Thrilling Start
The 105th PGA Championship has commenced at the picturesque Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, NY. The opening round witnessed an exhilarating start as golfers showcased their skills and battled for the early advantage. Leading the pack is Bryson DeChambeau, who fired an impressive 4 under 66, holding a one-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler and Corey Conners. Viktor Hovland, a former Oklahoma State star, is among the notable players, sitting at -2.
Notable Players in Pursuit of the Title
In the clubhouse, Justin Suh stands as the sole player with a commendable 1 under 69. Meanwhile, Harold Varner III and other players finished their rounds level par. Collin Morikawa, Seehith Theegala, and Rory McIlroy ended the day at one under. Defending champion Justin Thomas, Brooks Koepka, and Cam Smith faced a tougher round, carding +2. Shane Lowry and Jordan Spieth encountered some struggles with a score of 3 over. Masters champion John Rahm finished with a 6 over 76.
Several players are still on the course, with Sepp Straka leading the pack at 3 under. Sam Burns, former Sooner Abe Ancer, Adam Scott, and Justin Rose continue their quest at -1. Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, and Patrick Cantlay remain at even par. Meanwhile, golfers like Rickie Fowler, Cam Young, Max Homa, and others are still playing at 2 over.
Weather Delay Affects First-Round Completion
Unfortunately, the first round will not be completed in its entirety due to an hour and 50-minute frost delay experienced this morning. Nonetheless, the tournament promises more excitement in the days to come.
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