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History-Making Thursday at PGA Championship: Epic Birdies and Unforgettable Moments at Valhalla Day 4!

History-Making Thursday at PGA Championship: Epic Birdies and Unforgettable Moments at Valhalla Day 4!

Records plummeted on a birdie-filled Thursday at the PGA Championship. The scoring average of 69.457 tied the lowest for an opening round in major championship history.

Xander Schauffele, Brooks Koepka and Viktor Hovland shared the lead on seven-under-par 64, with Schauffele and Koepka each carding nine birdies.

Hovland, who won the 2022 Hero World Challenge, made a hole-in-one on the par-three 15th.

Other notable scores included Justin Thomas’s 65, Scottie Scheffler’s 66, and two-time PGA champion John Daly’s 67.

The low scoring was due in part to the soft conditions following heavy rain earlier in the week. The greens were also receptive, making it easier for players to attack the pins.

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Rewrite of the article title: “Exciting Prospects: Schauffele’s Lead and Hovland’s Comeback at the PGA Championship

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.

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Xander Schauffele continues torrid pace at Valhalla

Xander Schauffele continues torrid pace at Valhalla

Xander Schauffele continued his impressive performance at the PGA Championship, carding a 6-under 62 in the second round. The 62 is Schauffele’s lowest score in a major championship and gives him a share of the lead heading into the weekend.

Schauffele’s round was highlighted by an eagle on the par-5 10th hole and five birdies. He only made one bogey, on the par-3 16th hole.

“I’ll always take a 62,” Schauffele said. “It was a great day out there. I hit the ball well and made some putts.”

Schauffele is now tied with Brooks Koepka at 8-under 132. The two will play together in the third round on Saturday.

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Schauffele Sets PGA Record with 62 at Travelers Championship

Schauffele Sets PGA Record with 62 at Travelers Championship

Xander Schauffele has etched his name into the annals of golf history, shooting a record-setting 10-under 62 in the opening round of the Travelers Championship. This remarkable feat matches the lowest opening round ever recorded in a major, set by Schauffele himself at the 2018 Masters Tournament. With this triumph, Schauffele leads the field by a commanding three strokes. His round was highlighted by an eagle, nine birdies, and a solitary bogey on the par-70 TPC River Highlands course.

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Rory McIlroy blasts past Xander Schauffele to win Wells Fargo Championship

Rory McIlroy blasts past Xander Schauffele to win Wells Fargo Championship

Rory McIlroy captured the Wells Fargo Championship on Sunday, overcoming a four-shot deficit to defeat Xander Schauffele by two strokes. McIlroy fired a final-round 68 to finish at 10-under-par 270, while Schauffele, who led after each of the first three rounds, carded a 72. The victory marks McIlroy’s first PGA Tour win since the 2019 WGC-HSBC Champions and his 20th overall Tour title. McIlroy’s triumph solidifies his status as one of the world’s top golfers and positions him as a contender in upcoming major championships.

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Rory 1 back of Schauffele after 67 at Wells Fargo

Rory 1 back of Schauffele after 67 at Wells Fargo

Rory McIlroy is just one stroke behind leader Xander Schauffele after a fine 67 in the second round of the Wells Fargo Championship.

McIlroy, a two-time champion at Quail Hollow Club, mixed five birdies with two bogeys to sit on eight under par, with Schauffele leading the way on nine under.

The Northern Irishman made a flying start with three birdies in his first six holes, but he dropped shots on the seventh and 11th before bouncing back with further birdies on the 12th, 15th and 16th.

“I’m happy with my round,” said McIlroy. “I felt like I played really well. I hit a lot of good shots and gave myself a lot of chances. I just need to capitalize on a few more of them tomorrow.”

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Schauffele seizes lead, Rory in mix at Wells Fargo

Schauffele seizes lead, Rory in mix at Wells Fargo

Xander Schauffele seized a slim one-stroke lead after the second round of the Wells Fargo Championship on Friday, with Rory McIlroy lurking two shots adrift. Schauffele carded a three-under-par 68 to move to nine under for the tournament, one ahead of American Max Homa (69). World number one Scottie Scheffler (70) is tied for third on seven under alongside South Korean Im Sung-jae (68). McIlroy, chasing his first PGA Tour win since October 2021, produced a rollercoaster 69 featuring six birdies and three bogeys. The four-time major champion sits in a tie for fifth on seven under.

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2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson Sunday tee times: Round 4 pairings

2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson Sunday tee times: Round 4 pairings

**2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson Sunday Tee Times: Round 4 Pairings**

The 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson is set to conclude on Sunday, May 5th, with the final round teeing off at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. After three rounds of play, Keegan Bradley holds a three-shot lead over Adam Scott and Russell Henley.

Bradley will tee off in the final group at 1:05 PM ET alongside Scott. Henley will be paired with J.T. Poston, who is four shots back of the lead.

Other notable pairings for the final round include:

* Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy (12:50 PM ET)
* Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas (12:40 PM ET)
* Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele (12:30 PM ET)

With so much talent in contention, the final round of the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson is sure to be an exciting one.

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2024 Zurich Classic Friday tee times: Round 2 groupings

2024 Zurich Classic Friday tee times: Round 2 groupings

**2024 Zurich Classic Friday tee times: Round 2 pairings**

With Round 1 of the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans in the books, the tournament field has been split into two groups for Friday’s second round. Here’s a look at some of the notable pairings:

* The top-ranked duo of Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler will tee off at 12:45 p.m. CT off the 10th tee.
* Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas will play in the same group as Rahm and Scheffler, teeing off at 12:53 p.m. CT.
* Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele will tee off at 1:01 p.m. CT off the 10th tee.
* Jordan Spieth and Justin Rose will tee off at 12:42 p.m. CT off the 1st tee.
* Will Zalatoris and Collin Morikawa will tee off at 12:31 p.m. CT off the 1st tee.
* Billy Horschel and Max Homa will tee off at 11:57 a.m. CT off the 1st tee.

All tee times are in Central Time.

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