SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – The early starters had a clear advantage Thursday at the PGA Championship.
Of the 14 rounds in the 60s, 12 were shot by players who had a morning tee time.
Leader Dustin Johnson played most of his round on a soft course with a gentle breeze. The wind freshened as he finished his opening 66, but it was consistently blowing 20 mph as the afternoon wave got underway.
Memorial champion David Lingmerth posted the best round of the afternoon, a 67 that included only one bogey. Scott Piercy (68) had the next-best score among the late starters.