Jhonattan Vegas Surprises with 7-Under Opening Round at PGA Championship
Jhonattan Vegas shines at the PGA Championship, taking an early lead with a brilliant 7-under 64, while top-ranked players struggle to keep pace.
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Jhonattan Vegas showcased remarkable skill with a 7-under 64, leading the PGA Championship after day one. This surprising round left him two shots ahead, setting a unique leaderboard as none of the top 10 golfers featured prominently. Rory McIlroy, who won the Masters recently, struggled with a 3-over 74, and Scottie Scheffler managed a 69, but the day was challenging for many big names. Conditions on the course contributed to difficulties, particularly with mud on balls affecting play. Vegas expressed excitement over his performance, noting it as a long-sought dream to lead in a major.
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Jhonattan Vegas led the PGA Championship after the first round with a 7-under 64, his best score in 45 rounds in major tournaments.
Top-ranked golfers struggled due to challenging conditions, including mud on the balls affecting play. Notably, Rory McIlroy finished with a 3-over 74 and Scottie Scheffler managed a 2-under 69.
Jhonattan Vegas is two shots ahead of several players, including Cam Davis and Ryan Gerard, who both scored 66. Luke Donald is tied for third with a 67.
Jhonattan Vegas' 7-under 64 was his best score in major tournaments, marking a significant achievement as he had not qualified for the PGA Championship in three years.
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