Bryson DeChambeau shot a 6-over 76 at the PGA Championship, marking his worst score to par in the event's history. He only managed one birdie and had five bogeys and a double bogey during his round.
Key points
Bryson DeChambeau shot 6-over 76 at the PGA Championship
This is his worst score to par in the event's history
He made only one birdie during his round
DeChambeau had five bogeys and a double bogey
He was only ahead of eight players after the first round
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Bryson DeChambeau opens in 76 at Aronimink, his worst score to par at PGA Championship
Over the course of the past three PGA Championships, Bryson DeChambeau has lost to only five players total. After the morning wave of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink, the two-time major champion was beating only eight players, six of those being PGA of America professionals.
DeChambeau had a disappointing Thursday at the year's second major, shooting 6-over 76 and making only one birdie, which came on his final hole of the day. DeChambeau had five bogeys and a double, another poor showing in a major this year after tripling the last at the Masters to miss the cut. This 76 is his worst score to par ever in the PGA Championship.
A general view of the 10th green during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Harris English of the United States walks the eighth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States reacts on the 12th green during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Q&A
What was Bryson DeChambeau's score at the 2026 PGA Championship?
Bryson DeChambeau scored 6-over 76 at the 2026 PGA Championship.
How does Bryson DeChambeau's 76 compare to his previous PGA Championship scores?
The 76 is Bryson DeChambeau's worst score to par ever in the PGA Championship.
What were Bryson DeChambeau's performance statistics during his round?
During his round, DeChambeau had one birdie, five bogeys, and one double bogey.
How many players did Bryson DeChambeau beat at the 2026 PGA Championship?
Bryson DeChambeau was beating only eight players, six of whom were PGA of America professionals.
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Bryson DeChambeau opens in 76 at Aronimink, his worst score to par at PGA Championship |
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States reacts after a putt on the 13th green during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Ben Griffin of the United States plays his shot from the first tee during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Jordan Spieth (L) of the United States and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland talk during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States plays a shot during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Joaquin Niemann of Chile reacts to a camera on the 13th tee during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Min Woo Lee of Australia talks to caddie Shane Joel on the 12th green during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Bryce Fisher of the United States, Corebridge Financial Team of PGA of America, plays a shot on the 15th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
A general view of the 18th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Jon Rahm of Spain plays a shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
A fan wearing a clear bag with the PGA logo during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Ludvig Aberg of Sweden plays a shot on the 13th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
A general view of the ninth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Kota Kaneko of Japan plays a shot on the second hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Rickie Fowler of the United States takes a club from his caddie Ricky Romano on the 12th green during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Jordan Spieth of the United States acknowledges the crowd on the 13th green during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Xander Schauffele of the United States walks to the 12th green during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Jon Rahm of Spain talks to a rules official on the tenth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
A detailed view of the Wanamaker Trophy near the first tee during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
A general view of the 10th green during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
A general view of the 10th green during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
Harris English of the United States walks the eighth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States reacts on the 12th green during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States reacts after a putt on the 13th green during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
Ben Griffin of the United States plays his shot from the first tee during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
Jordan Spieth (L) of the United States and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland talk during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States plays a shot during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
Joaquin Niemann of Chile reacts to a camera on the 13th tee during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
Min Woo Lee of Australia talks to caddie Shane Joel on the 12th green during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
Bryce Fisher of the United States, Corebridge Financial Team of PGA of America, plays a shot on the 15th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
A general view of the 18th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
Jon Rahm of Spain plays a shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
A fan wearing a clear bag with the PGA logo during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
Ludvig Aberg of Sweden plays a shot on the 13th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
A general view of the ninth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
Kota Kaneko of Japan plays a shot on the second hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
Rickie Fowler of the United States takes a club from his caddie Ricky Romano on the 12th green during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
Jordan Spieth of the United States acknowledges the crowd on the 13th green during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
Xander Schauffele of the United States walks to the 12th green during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
Jon Rahm of Spain talks to a rules official on the tenth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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2026 PGA Championship: Best photos from Thursday's opening round
A detailed view of the Wanamaker Trophy near the first tee during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
He did not speak with media after the round after not speaking with anyone in the week leading up to the PGA.
Off the tee, DeChambeau was one of the best in the field, gaining almost a full stroke. But he struggled elsewhere, especially around the greens, losing almost four strokes in addition to a poor putting day.
The result is a bit surprising for DeChambeau, considering he finished third at LIV Golf Virginia last week. But his distance control was not good Thursday, resulting in him scrambling for par over and over. At an Aronimink that is proving tough early, that is not a recipe for success.
Now he's in danger of missing yet another cut in a major championship this year.
