Scottie Scheffler part of 7-way tie for the lead at PGA Championship
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Key Points:
- Scottie Scheffler led a historic seven-way tie at 3-under 67 after the opening round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink, marking the largest logjam atop a major leaderboard since 1969.
- The challenging course conditions, including sloped greens, fast fairways, and wind, resulted in a relatively high scoring day with the low score to par being 3-under, the worst since 2008.
- Former PGA champion Martin Kaymer was a surprise contender in the tie for the lead, despite his low world ranking and recent struggles on the European Tour after joining LIV Golf.
- Notable players like Rory McIlroy struggled, with McIlroy bogeying his last four holes for a 74, while Bryson DeChambeau shot 76, facing difficulties making birdies.
- Patrick Reed was the only player to complete the round bogey-free, finishing at 68, while other top players including Jordan Spieth, Jon Rahm, and Brooks Koepka hovered close behind in the high-scoring conditions.