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TODAY’S TOPICS
- Carl’s Charge: Carl Pettersson shot a 6-under par 66 to take the 1st round lead in the PGA Championship. Pettersson carded 6 birdies and no bogeys en route to a one-shot lead
- Rory Roars: Meanwhile -- Rory McIlroy headlines the players just one shot back at 5-under par. Remember -- McIlroy also shot a 1st round 67 in the Open Championship before finishing in a tie for 60th
- The Name Game: Other big names who put themselves in contention include Adam Scott, Graeme McDowell and defending champion Keegan Bradley who are all 4-under par. Tiger Woods is one behind them at 3-under
- Daly Delights: John Daly -- yes -- John Daly is just two shots back after shooting a 4-under 68 in the first round. It’s his best round in a major since 2010 when he shot a first round 66 in the Open Championship at St. Andrews
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TODAY’S MUSIC
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‘Set Fire to the Rain’ by Adele
‘Layla’ by Eric Clapton
‘Our own Arrogance’ by Bad Religion
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Frank Nobilo
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David Feherty
Brandel Chamblee
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Ron Sirak
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