KOHLER, Wisconsin — Luck of the draw is often a significant factor at the majors and Matt Kuchar was grateful for an early tee time as he moved into contention for the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits on Thursday.
The American world number 16 took advantage of relatively benign morning conditions under clear skies on the shores of Lake Michigan, firing a four-under-par 68 to sit just two strokes off the clubhouse lead in the opening round.
"Beautiful (early) conditions," said Kuchar, a seven-times winner on the PGA Tour whose best PGA Championship finish in six previous appearances was a tie for 10th here in 2010.