Jhonattan Vegas of Venezuela took a commanding two-stroke lead at the PGA Championship after birdying five of his last six holes, including a dramatic 27-foot birdie putt on the final hole. His performance in the opening round at Quail Hollow resulted in a seven-under-par 64, showcasing his return to form following his victory at the PGA 3M Open the previous year.
Key Points
Jhonattan Vegas birdied five of his last six holes to lead the PGA Championship.
He finished the opening round with a seven-under-par 64 at Quail Hollow.
Vegas ended with a 27-foot birdie putt on the final hole.
This performance follows his win at the PGA 3M Open, ending a seven-year drought.