Aronimink Golf Club, Pennsylvania - Scottie Scheffler, the reigning PGA Championship winner, finds himself among seven players sharing the clubhouse lead after the first round at Aronimink Golf Club. Scheffler, currently the world No. 1, maintained a steady performance on Thursday, notching birdies on holes 16 and subsequently avoided any bogeys. His opening round saw him finish tied for 15th, just two shots behind the leaders, according to reports.
The first day of the 108th PGA Championship saw an array of golfers, including some lesser-known names, ascend the leaderboard, while other established figures encountered difficulties. This parity at the top, with seven players ending Round 1 at -3, sets a complex stage for the second round on Friday, May 15th. The cut line, which will determine who plays into the weekend, currently sits at the top 70 players and ties.
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Championship Action and Broadcast Schedule
The second round of play commenced on Friday, May 15th, with early tee times starting at 6:45 a.m. ET. Scheffler himself teed off for his second round at 8:40 a.m. ET from the 10th hole. Broadcast coverage for Round 2 is available throughout the day, with ESPN and Fubo carrying action from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET. Streaming options include ESPN+ from 6:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET. For later rounds, CBS will provide prime-time television coverage on Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET.
Notable Performances and Struggles
While Scheffler navigated the course cleanly, other prominent golfers faced different challenges. Bryson DeChambeau experienced his worst opening nine holes in a PGA Championship, beginning with a double bogey and accumulating four bogeys with no birdies on his first nine. Rory McIlroy, despite a blister on his right foot, returned to the course and managed a birdie on his second hole, rebounding from an early bogey. Jordan Spieth, who is pursuing a career Grand Slam, remains in contention, sitting just two shots off the lead entering Friday's second round.
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Championship Context
The PGA Championship, the second major of the golf season, is being held at Aronimink Golf Club. Scheffler is the defending champion, seeking his second career PGA Championship title. This event is notable as the first time Scheffler has led a major after the first round, and he is only the third defending champion to do so in the PGA Championship's history. Future PGA Championship venues have already been announced, with Frisco, Texas, set to host in 2027, followed by The Olympic Club in 2028 and Baltusrol Golf Club in 2029.
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