Golf Channel’s Smylie Kaufman discusses how crucial Aaron Rai’s approach on No. 15 and No. 16 at Aronimink was to securing his first-ever major championship. After an eagle to finish his front nine, Rai went bogey-free down into the clubhouse.
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Scottie Scheffler spoke to Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis after his first round Thursday at Aronimink. Scheffler said he felt there weren’t a ton of opportunities for birdies but was able to hole a few long putts on his way to a 3-under 67.
The PGA Championship has its biggest logjam after one round in 57 years. One name stands out. Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion, took everything Aronimink gave him on a tough day in the Philadelphia suburbs.
Kaymer was asked by a PGA of America official during Tuesday night’s PGA champions dinner if he still played golf. The 41-year-old responded by shooting a co-leading 67 on Thursday at Aronimink.
Jon Rahm apologized for an outburst Thursday at Aronimink that led to a volunteer inadvertently getting hit with a clump of grass.
Rory McIlroy bogeyed his final four holes Thursday to shoot 74, while Bryson DeChambeau had only one birdie in shooting 76.
Garrick was slapped with a two-shot penalty Thursday for arriving late to the tee for his 7:18 a.m. ET start time at Aronimink.
Rahm played his first 10 holes Thursday in 2 over par but holed out for eagle on the par-4 second, his 11th.
Braden Shattuck hit the opening shot of the 108th PGA Championship on Thursday, leading to uncertainty that greeted the second major of the year.
The first round of the 108th PGA Championship is underway at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
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