Defending champion Scottie Scheffler is part of a seven-way tie for the first-round lead after plotting a three-under round of 67 while as Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau made nightmare starts at Aronimink Golf Club. Shane Lowry is a among a group of seven one stroke behind the leading pack heading into the second round in Pennsylvania.
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An erratic Rory McIlroy thrilled and frustrated in equal measure as Matt Fitzpatrick ended an intriguing opening day of the 153rd Open Championship in a five-way tie for the lead on four under. The hype and expectation surrounding McIlroy had been palpable.
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Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy – the world’s top two – found Oakmont Country Club a bruising challenge on a first day at the US Open when only 10 of the 156 players ended under par. Masters champion McIlroy had started well and was two under after nine holes, but then unravelled with four bogeys and a double bogey as he posted a four-over 74. Out in front on four under is JJ Spaun, who McIlroy beat in a play-off to win The Players Championship in March.
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An emotional Scottie Scheffler held off the rejuvenated Jon Rahm to convert his 54-hole lead into a maiden US PGA Championship title. While the winning margin of five strokes suggests his third major was a formality, a different story threatened to unfold at Quail Hollow. World number one Scheffler began three shots ahead and five clear of Rahm, but it became a two-way duel for the Wanamaker Trophy.
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World number one Scottie Scheffler stormed into the lead of the US PGA Championship and will take a three-shot advantage into Sunday’s final round at Quail Hollow. The 28-year-old carded a superb round of 65 – playing his final five holes in five under – to end the day on 11 under par for the tournament. In both 2022 and 2024, Scheffler converted 54-hole leads into victories at the Masters and is in prime position to seal his third major win.
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