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Shattering Records at the PGA: Xander, Brooks, and Viktor Triumph at Valhalla

Shattering Records at the PGA: Xander, Brooks, and Viktor Triumph at Valhalla

At the PGA Championship, Xander Schauffele, Brooks Koepka, and Viktor Hovland set the pace with seven-under-par 64s, leading the opening round. The low scoring was aided by soft conditions and receptive greens, which allowed for aggressive pin attacks. Hovland’s hole-in-one on the par-three 15th highlighted the day’s impressive performances. Notable scores also included Justin Thomas’s 65, Scottie Scheffler’s 66, and two-time PGA champion John Daly’s 67.

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9 surprising players who missed the cut at Chevron Championship 

9 surprising players who missed the cut at Chevron Championship 

**9 Notable Absences at Chevron Championship**

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — Nine players ranked among the top 50 in the world failed to make the cut at the Chevron Championship, including:

* World No. 1 **Nelly Korda**
* No. 12 **Lydia Ko**
* No. 17 **Danielle Kang**
* No. 24 **Mina Harigae**
* No. 29 **Brooke Henderson**

These absences add a surprising twist to the major championship race, with several of golf’s biggest stars now out of contention. No. 2 **Jin Young Ko** and No. 3 **Atthaya Thitikul** are among the favorites remaining in the field.

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