The world's top three players were grouped together, and only one — No. 1 ranked Scottie Scheffler — finished under par. Scheffler survived a pair of bogies and a double to card a 2-under 69. Rory McIlroy, meanwhile, had a rough go of it, carding a 3-over 74. Defending champ Xander Schauffele was one better at 2-over.

The PGA of America definitely decided to play the ball as it lies in Round 1 at Quail Hollow. That call wasn't overly appreciated by players Thursday.

The strongest field of the majors gave way to a few surprises Thursday in the PGA Championship, starting with Jhonattan Vegas charging into the lead with a 7-under 64 at Quail Hollow.

In 2024, golf fanatics did not expect to wake up to the news of the arrest of a PGA Championship participant. And if you had those fans guess which of the 156 golfers at Valhalla Golf Club was taken away in handcuffs,

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele were supposed to be the marquis group to watch during the first round at the PGA Championship.

Scheffler picked up his first win of the season in commanding fashion and now eyes his first non-Masters title at a major

Ludvig Aberg, a Texas Tech product, and Bryson DeChambeau, from SMU, are among the top contenders. Dallas’ Jordan Spieth, a 3-time major champion, enters the week seeking to complete the career Grand Slam after Rory McIlroy did so at the Masters.

Ryan Gerard reeled off four birdies and chipped in for eagle from nearly 60 feet on the back nine to seize a one-stroke clubhouse lead in Thursday's first round of