Overview

• Jhonattan Vegas surged to a 7-under-par 64, claiming a two-shot lead after the first round of the PGA Championship.
• European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald posted a bogey-free 67, tying for third alongside Ryan Fox, Alex Smalley, and Stephan Jaeger.
• Rory McIlroy, coming off his Masters victory, struggled with a 3-over 74, hitting just four fairways and facing an uphill battle to make the cut.
• World Nos. 1-3, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Xander Schauffele, all double-bogeyed the challenging par-4 16th hole, a defining moment of the round.
• Soggy conditions and the PGA of America's decision against preferred lies added to the difficulty, with many players citing issues with mud balls.