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PGA Championship 2016: Jimmy Walker tames Baltusrol to take Round 1 lead

Jimmy Walker cruised out of the gate Thursday at Baltusrol Golf Club by turning in a 5-under 65 in his first round of the PGA Championship.

The five-time PGA Tour winner took advantage of perfect scoring conditions in the morning. Even though he entered the week struggling to make putts, Walker had no problem finding the bottom of the cup in Round 1.

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Walker jumped out to an early lead after birdieing five of his first 10 holes. He then bogeyed the par-4 sixth hole, but bounced back with a birdie on seven.