PGA championship begins at Aronimink with seven-way tie for lead

The PGA Championship commenced on Thursday at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Seven players, including world number one Scottie Scheffler, finished the first round tied for the lead at 3-under-par 67. The leading group also includes Aldrich Potgieter, Min Woo Lee, Ryo Hisatsune, Stephan Jaeger, Alex Smalley, and Martin Kaymer. A highly competitive field followed, with seven players at 2-under 68 and 19 players at 1-under 69. Patrick Reed recorded the only bogey-free round of the day, finishing at 2-under. Scottie Scheffler noted that the course, which previously hosted the championship in 1962, presents a significant challenge due to pin placements and difficult run-ups on the greens. This tournament marks the second major of the year, with participants vying to challenge favorites including Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.