The opening round of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club delivered exactly the kind of drama golf fans were hoping for, with a crowded leaderboard and several big names already making early statements. After Day 1, the tournament is perfectly poised heading into Friday as players battle for position in one of golf’s toughest major championships.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler wasted no time showing why he entered the week as one of the favourites. Scheffler carded an impressive three-under-par 67 to grab a share of the lead and once again looked calm and composed under major pressure. His consistency from tee to green kept him near the top of the leaderboard throughout the day, and fans already see him as the man to beat.
Joining Scheffler at the top are several surprise and experienced names. Former major champion Martin Kaymer rolled back the years with a superb opening round, while rising talent Aldrich Potgieter continued to impress on one of golf’s biggest stages.
Stephan Jaeger, Min Woo Lee, Ryo Hisatsune and Alex Smalley also sit tied for the lead after matching 67s in a tightly packed leaderboard that could shift dramatically over the coming rounds.
Just one shot back at two-under-par are more dangerous contenders waiting to make their move. Dan Brown produced another strong major championship performance, while Sahith Theegala showed flashes of brilliance that could make him a serious contender this weekend. Max Greyserman also stayed firmly in the mix with a solid opening round.
With several star players already chasing from behind and difficult conditions expected to continue at Aronimink, the PGA Championship is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable majors of the season. Day 1 proved that no lead is safe and no player can afford to relax.
How it looks after Day 1 of the PGA Championship 🚨⛳
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