<ul><li>Updates from the opening round’s play at Quail Hollow</li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/may/15/the-recap-sign-up-for-the-best-of-the-guardians-sport-coverage">Sign up and get The Recap newsletter</a> | And <a href="mailto:scott.murray@theguardian.com">mail Scott</a></li></ul>Birdie for Tommy Fleetwood at the par-three 13th. He’s still looking for his first win on the PGA Tour. This would be a decent time to break that duck.… but Scottie catches a break! A decent lie and a route under the branches to the green. He fires out low and sends his ball scampering towards the apron. That’s a decent result all told, and he’ll have a chance to get up and down from the front for his par. Rory meanwhile has found sand down the left of the fairway and Xander the fairway; both find the green in regulation, albeit not particularly close to the flag. Outside chances for birdie. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2025/may/15/us-pga-championship-2025-day-one-golf-updates-live">Continue reading...</a>

The opening round highlights the early challenges and opportunities for top players in a major tournament, setting the stage for a competitive championship. Fleetwood’s pursuit of a breakthrough win and Scheffler’s resilience reflect broader narratives in professional golf about consistency and clutch performances under pressure.

Updates from the opening round’s play at Quail Hollow
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Birdie for Tommy Fleetwood at the par-three 13th. He’s still looking for his first win on the PGA Tour. This would be a decent time to break that duck.
… but Scottie catches a break! A decent lie and a route under the branches to the green. He fires out low and sends his ball scampering towards the apron. That’s a decent result all told, and he’ll have a chance to get up and down from the front for his par. Rory meanwhile has found sand down the left of the fairway and Xander the fairway; both find the green in regulation, albeit not particularly close to the flag. Outside chances for birdie.
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The first day of the US PGA Championship 2025 at Quail Hollow saw competitive play, with Tommy Fleetwood securing a birdie at the 13th hole while still chasing his first PGA Tour win. Scottie Scheffler managed a fortunate recovery shot after a tricky lie, keeping his round alive.  

US PGA Championship 2025: day one golf updates – live

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