Jhonattan Vegas Steals the Show at PGA Championship Amid Top Stars' Struggles
Source: news.source.sunstar
Jhonattan Vegas delivered an outstanding performance at the PGA Championship, scoring a seven-under 64 to take the lead after the first round. Despite high expectations, top-ranked golfers like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Xander Schauffele underperformed, marking a surprising turn of events as none of the world's top 10 players made it into the top 10 leaderboard positions. Vegas's round included crucial par saves, birdies, and a strong finish with three consecutive birdies, showcasing his skill and determination.
Key Points
Jhonattan Vegas led the PGA Championship with a seven-under 64 after the first round.
Top golfers like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Xander Schauffele struggled, with none of the world's top 10 players in the top 10 leaderboard positions.
Vegas's performance included crucial par saves and three consecutive birdies to finish his round.
McIlroy, coming off a Masters victory, had a disappointing round with a three-over 74.
Scheffler and Schauffele faced challenges with mud balls, affecting their scores.
Ryan Gerard and Cam Davis were also notable performers, finishing at 66 and 66 respectively.
