Aronimink proving to be a major test at PGA Championship. Four players share early lead at 67
Summary
Four golfers—Aldrich Potgieter, Stephan Jaeger, Min Woo Lee, and Ryo Hisatsune—share the early lead at the PGA Championship with scores of 67. The course at Aronimink Golf Club is proving difficult, with tough greens, thick rough, and wind making scoring challenging.Key Facts
- The PGA Championship is being played at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
- Four players share the early lead with scores of 3-under-par 67.
- Rory McIlroy, the Masters champion, scored 74 and had a difficult round, especially on the greens and rough.
- Xander Schauffele, who holds a major scoring record from the 2024 PGA Championship, opened with a 68.
- Harsh conditions include thick rough, wind, and slippery putting greens with many slopes.
- The course was only slightly softened by overnight rain but remains very challenging.
- The green design is by Donald Ross and is known for its large undulations and difficult pin placements.
- Bryson DeChambeau struggled, shooting 76 without any birdies in his opening round.
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