Summary
Rory McIlroy finished the opening round of the 2025 US PGA Championship with a score of three over par, trailing the leader, Ryan Gerard, who is at five under par. McIlroy had challenges with driving accuracy and is currently eight shots behind Gerard. Several players, including Gerard, Luke Donald, and Stephan Jaeger, posted strong performances at Quail Hollow.
Key Facts
- Rory McIlroy scored three over par in the first round and is eight shots behind the leader.
- Ryan Gerard leads with a score of five under par after the first round.
- Luke Donald and Stephan Jaeger are tied for second, with scores of four under par.
- McIlroy recorded two birdies but struggled with driving accuracy, hitting only 28.6% of fairways.
- McIlroy's group included Scottie Scheffler, who finished at two under, and Xander Schauffele, who finished one over.
- Gerard made four birdies and an eagle but bogeyed his last two holes.
- Several top players like Bryson DeChambeau and Jordan Spieth started later on Thursday.
