PGA Championship – Round 1 Recap from Quail Hollow

Round 1 is in the books at the PGA Championship, and Quail Hollow is already proving to be a formidable test. With challenging pin placements, swirling Carolina winds, and major pressure in the air, the leaderboard is volatile — and so are the emotions in Golf’s Greatest Gamble.

🔥 Leaders of the Pack

  • Scottie Scheffler (-2, 69) – The World No. 1 picked up right where he left off, showing why he's a weekly favorite. Those lucky enough to use him this week are sitting pretty.

  • Tyrrell Hatton (-3, 68) – The fiery Englishman turned heads with a bogey-free round and gave his selectors a boost early.

  • Denny McCarthy & Ludvig Åberg (-1, 70) – Both posted solid rounds under par and remain firmly in contention.

  • Bryson DeChambeau (E, 71) – Muscled his way around Quail Hollow in typical fashion, staying patient and efficient.

😬 Trouble on the Card

  • Brooks Koepka (+4, 75) – A popular pick to rise in a major, Koepka faltered early, triggering a wave of mulligans heading into Round 2.

  • Jordan Spieth (+5, 76) – Another big name who struggled with the flatstick. Tough scene for Spieth backers.

  • Brian Bergstol (+6, 77) – A longshot pick that didn't quite catch fire on Thursday.

🌀 Mulligan Madness

As Koepka's round unraveled, the mulligans began flying:

  • Bert and Troy both pivoted from Koepka to Cam Davis, who rewarded the switch with a sparkling 66.

  • John swapped Koepka for Ryan Gerard, who matched Davis with a 66 of his own.

  • Nick moved off Joaquin Niemann (74) in favor of Keegan Bradley, who delivered a clutch 68.

Early returns suggest those mulligans were sharp plays—but time will tell if the weekend rewards aggression.

🧮 League Pick Summary – Round 1

PlayerScoreScore to Par
Tyrrell Hatton68-3
Scottie Scheffler69-2
Denny McCarthy70-1
Ludvig Åberg70-1
Bryson DeChambeau71E
Xander Schauffele72+1
Justin Thomas73+2
Shane Lowry73+2
Rory McIlroy74+3
Joaquin Niemann74+3
Jordan Spieth76+5
Brooks Koepka75+4
Brian Bergstol77+6

With Round 1 in the books and chaos already swirling, it’s clear this PGA Championship has more storylines to unfold. Stay tuned as the cut line looms and the contenders separate themselves from the field. There’s no telling what kind of drama Round 2 will bring.

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