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PGA Championship: Scheffler among 7 tied for first-round lead
TL;DR
Scottie Scheffler and six other golfers are tied for the first-round lead at the 2026 PGA Championship, each shooting 3-under 67. This is Scheffler's first time holding a first-round lead at a major tournament.
Key points
- Scottie Scheffler tied for first-round lead
- Seven golfers shot 3-under 67
- First-round lead for Scheffler at a major
- PGA Championship held at Aronimink Golf Club
- Course conditions described as challenging
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Aronimink Golf ClubNewtown Square, PA
Scottie SchefflerPGA Championship 2026
Scottie Scheffler hits an approach shot on the fairway on hole No. 6 during the first round of the 2026 PGA Championship on Thursday at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa. Photo by Laurence Kesterson/UPI
May 14 (UPI) -- Scottie Scheffler was among seven golfers to fire matching 3-under 67s, earning a share of the lead through the first round of the 2026 PGA Championship on Thursday in Newton Square, Pa.
The performance marked the first time Scheffler, the No. 1 player in the Official World Golf Ranking, has held a first-round lead at a major tournament. The seven co-leaders also mark the most after any round of a major.
"The golf course was pretty challenging this afternoon," Scheffler said on the ESPN broadcast. "I did a pretty good job of staying in it mentally and staying patient around a place that was pretty tricky at times.
"It was very difficult to make birdies. Scrambling was important today."
Scheffler, the defending champion and tournament favorite, is joined by No. 1,160 Martin Kaymer, No. 100 Stephan Jaeger, No. 78 Alex Smalley, No. 75 Aldrich Potgieter, No. 59 Ryo Hisatsune and No. 31 Min Woo Lee atop the leaderboard through the first 18 holes of the second major of the season.
Q&A
Who are the seven golfers tied for the first-round lead at the 2026 PGA Championship?
The seven golfers tied for the first-round lead, each shooting 3-under 67, include Scottie Scheffler.
What is significant about Scottie Scheffler's performance in the first round of the 2026 PGA Championship?
This marks the first time Scottie Scheffler has held a first-round lead at a major tournament.
Where is the 2026 PGA Championship being held?
The 2026 PGA Championship is being held at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
What did Scottie Scheffler say about the golf course conditions during the first round?
Scheffler described the golf course as challenging and mentioned the importance of staying mentally patient.
