US PGA Championship: Leaders Set Pace at Aronimink as Top Contenders Struggle
Martin Kaymer and Cameron Thomas join the front of the pack, while Scottie Scheffler trails by two shots and Rory McIlroy faces a difficult start at the 108th US PGA Championship.
The opening round of the 108th US PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania has concluded with a tightly contested leaderboard. Martin Kaymer and Cameron Thomas have joined the leaders at three under par, adding to a group that includes Christiaan Potgieter, Erik van Rooyen, Sungjae Im, and Hideki Matsuyama, who all shot 67.
Scottie Scheffler remains in contention but sits two shots behind the pace set by the leading group. Xander Schauffele and Sam Burns are positioned one shot back at one under par, maintaining pressure on the leaders as the tournament moves into its second round.
Notable contenders faced significant challenges during the first day. Rory McIlroy finished at four over par, while Bryson DeChambeau struggled further, ending the round at six over par. The difficult conditions or performance issues have left both players well off the pace established by the early leaders.
Administrative issues also impacted the field, with Lucas Glover receiving a two-stroke penalty for arriving late to the course. The penalty affected his standing, resulting in a final score of one under par (69). Despite the setback, Glover remains within striking distance of the leaders, though the penalty adds a layer of complexity to his campaign.
The US PGA Championship continues to draw attention as one of golf’s major championships, with the leaderboard poised for further movement. As players head into the second round, the gap between the leaders and the chasing pack remains narrow, setting the stage for a competitive continuation at Aronimink.
