Rewrite of the article title: “Exciting Prospects: Schauffele’s Lead and Hovland’s Comeback at the PGA Championship
Rain arrived late on Thursday at the PGA Championship. The conditions contributed to an elongated day, but the major storylines are set for Friday’s second round. Xander Schauffele emerged as the early leader after shooting an impressive 67 on Thursday. However, there is a logjam of golfers who are just within striking distance. Among the golfers within striking range is Viktor Hovland. The PGA Tour’s reigning FedEx Cup champion crept into contention by carding a first-round 69. Hovland recorded a dismal final round at the Masters but rebounded to finish in a tie for second at the RBC Canadian Open. Both Schauffele and Hovland are among the favorites heading into the weekend.