The PGA Championship’s opening round saw Jhonattan Vegas lead with a remarkable seven-under 64, marking his best score in 45 major rounds, while top-ranked players faltered, leaving them out of the top 10 for the first time in 30 years. Vegas, the first Venezuelan to hold a major round lead, ended with five birdies in his final six holes, giving him a two-shot lead over Ryan Gerard and Cam Davis. Meanwhile, Masters champion Rory McIlroy struggled with a three-over 74, and mud balls affected other top players, highlighting the day’s unexpected outcomes.
