PGA Championship 2025: Jhonattan Vegas Storms to Early Lead; Stars Struggle
Surprise Leader: Jhonattan Vegas
Colombians took the field by storm on Thursday, with Jhonattan Vegas leading the way as the surprise first-round leader at the PGA Championship. Protecting his overnight advantage, Vegas rolled in five birdies on his last six holes to reach seven-under
, according to the tournament’s official leaderboard. This remarkable effort catapulted him to the top of the leaderboard at the prestigious Quail Hollow Club.
Chasing the Leader
Before Vegas’ incredible run, Cam Davis and Ryan Gerard were the unexpected pair of leaders at five-under
. Joining them at four-under was none other than European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald, who hasn’t seen much action in 2025. This chase group will look to make up ground on Friday to catch up with Vegas.
Stars Struggle
While the leaders were making waves, most of the notable names in the field had a tough day on Thursday. Masters champion Rory McIlroy was among those who struggled, shooting a three-over 74
. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler was one of the few stars under par, but even he had to deal with his share of struggles on Thursday
.
Did you know?
Quail Hollow has proven to be a challenging course in the past, with only two rounds of 65 or lower in the tournament’s history. Vegas’ fiery finish could be a rare exception to this trend.
Pro Tip
Vegas’ caddy, Ted Scott, has been instrumental in his success, helping him win his first PGA Tour event in 2011. Their AtlantaMoves can help Vegas maintain his momentum throughout the weekend.
FAQs
- When is the PGA Championship? This year’s PGA Championship takes place from May 16th to 19th, 2025.
- Where is the PGA Championship being held? The prestigious event is being held at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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