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‘Welcome to Colorado’: Pro gets nosebleed. Drains 50-foot birdie putt anyway

‘Welcome to Colorado’: Pro gets nosebleed. Drains 50-foot birdie putt anyway

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Professional golfer Camilo Villegas is having quite the experience in Colorado, making a 50-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole at the Broadmoor while dealing with a bloody nose. Officials said the altitude is taking its toll on the South American competitor, with Villegas needing assistance more than once on the 16th hole. After blood began gushing from his nose, he went into the gallery to find some tissues and was able to return and sink the 50-foot putt just five minutes later.

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Unveiling the Battle: The PGA Championship at Valhalla Unveils Its Wrath on Thursday. Discover the Unfolding Drama!

Unveiling the Battle: The PGA Championship at Valhalla Unveils Its Wrath on Thursday. Discover the Unfolding Drama!

**PGA Championship at Valhalla Brought to Its Knees**

The PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club was brought to its knees Thursday by relentless rain and high winds. The course, which was already playing long and difficult, became nearly impossible to play as the day wore on.

Scores soared, and only a handful of players managed to break par. The leaders after the first round were Jason Dufner and Jim Furyk, who both shot 1-under 70.

However, the day belonged to Mother Nature. The rain and wind made it difficult for players to control their shots, and the greens were slick and unpredictable.

As a result, the tournament was thrown into chaos. Several players withdrew, and others were forced to play multiple holes in the dark.

The PGA Championship is one of the most prestigious tournaments in golf, but Thursday’s weather conditions made it a mockery. The players were frustrated, and the fans were disappointed.

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