Sun May 18 15:50:00 UTC 2025: **Golf’s Top Trio Stumble at PGA Championship, Vegas Takes Early Lead**

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The world’s top three golfers experienced a collective meltdown on the par-4 16th hole at Quail Hollow Club during the opening round of the PGA Championship on Thursday. Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Xander Schauffele, playing together, each carded a double-bogey 6 on the challenging hole.

McIlroy endured a particularly rough experience, hooking his drive into the trees and struggling to recover. Scheffler, fresh off an eagle, found the water with his approach shot, lamenting the lack of preferred lies given the muddy conditions. Schauffele echoed Scheffler’s frustration, criticizing the impact of mud on ball control.

Despite the shared stumble, Scheffler recovered to finish at 2-under, while Schauffele ended the day at 1-over. McIlroy struggled further, carding additional bogeys to finish at 3-over.

Meanwhile, Jhonattan Vegas surged to the top of the leaderboard with a remarkable 7-under 64, fueled by a strong finish. Ryan Gerard and Cam Davis followed closely at 5-under, with veteran Luke Donald among those tied for fourth at 4-under. The 535-yard 16th hole proved to be a significant test for even the world’s best, setting the stage for a challenging tournament ahead.

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