The season’s second major tournament has commenced, and Rory McIlroy is already facing a significant setback.
As the 108th PGA Championship began at Aronimink Golf Club near Philadelphia, much attention was focused on Scottie Scheffler and McIlroy. Together, these two athletes have claimed victory in four of the most recent five major competitions, and were also considered the top contenders for this week’s event.
However, as the first round progressed, McIlroy encountered difficulties. His score in the early group was a 4-over 74, and he candidly characterized his initial performance as “terrible.”
Bryson DeChambeau also experienced a challenging beginning. The prominent LIV Golf player finished at 6-over, requiring a birdie on the 18th hole simply to reach that point. He faces a substantial task on Friday merely to qualify for the next stage.
With these two struggling, Scheffler surged forward during the later flights. He recorded a 3-under 67, placing him in a tie for the lead alongside a large contingent of players, marking a career first for him to share or hold the lead after the initial round of a major championship.
Nevertheless, with numerous competitors in contention, the Wanamaker Trophy remains highly attainable. The events of Friday will reveal further developments.
The weekend is anticipated to feature numerous notable moments. Below is an overview of the leading players at the PGA Championship on Friday, updated at 4:45 p.m. ET:
|
POSITION |
PLAYER |
SCORE |
THRU |
TODAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Aldrich Potgieter |
-5 |
14 |
-2 |
|
2 |
Alex Smalley |
-4 |
F |
-1 |
|
T3 |
Hideki Matsuyama |
-3 |
F |
-3 |
|
T3 |
Chris Gotterup |
-3 |
F |
-5 |
|
T3 |
Stephan Jaeger |
-3 |
11 |
E |
|
T3 |
Sahith Theegala |
-3 |
9 |
-1 |
|
T3 |
Maverick McNealy |
-3 |
8 |
-2 |
Viewing Information for the PGA Championship
This week’s PGA Championship broadcasts are available on ESPN and CBS.
Friday, May 15
ESPN: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET
Saturday, May 16
ESPN: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
CBS: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. ET
Sunday, May 17
ESPN: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
CBS: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. ET
