US PGA Championship, day one – live
Summary
The 108th PGA Championship has started at Aronimink Golf Club near Philadelphia. Players face a longer course due to rain and challenges like many bunkers and large greens, with cloudy weather and some rain expected today. Early leaders include Matt Fitzpatrick, who opened with two birdies, and several players are currently under par.Key Facts
- This is only the second time the PGA Championship is held at Aronimink Golf Club; the first was in 1962.
- Aronimink's main challenges are many bunkers around the course and very large greens.
- Overnight rain has made the course longer, and the weather is drizzly and cloudy with a chance of more showers.
- The weather forecast for the rest of the week is mostly sunny with light winds.
- Golfers like Bryson DeChambeau can take advantage of the course by hitting long drives even if they are not perfectly straight.
- Matt Fitzpatrick, recently qualified for the PGA Tour and playing well, is the first player to reach two strokes under par after the first two holes.
- Top players include world number one Scottie Scheffler, Masters champion Rory McIlroy, and in-form Cameron Young.
- Tee times began at 11:45 BST and will continue with many players going out through the day and evening.
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