PGA Championship Golf

Scottie Scheffler chips onto the ninth green during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club, Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Newtown Square, PA.

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Scottie Scheffler part of 7-way tie for the lead at PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler part of 7-way tie for the lead at PGA Championship

The PGA Championship has its biggest logjam after one round in 57 years. One name stands out. Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion, took everything Aronimink gave him on a tough day in the Philadelphia suburbs. Scheffler made two long birdie putts and got one big break for a 67. The other seven players tied for the lead are Martin Kaymer, Stephan Jaeger, Aldrich Potgieter, Alex Smalley, Ryo Hisatsune and Min Woo Lee.  Scheffler had at least a share of the lead for the first time after the opening round of a major. Rory McIlroy struggled to a 74.