Name: Xander Schauffele takes early lead at PGA Championship
Uploaded: 2024-05-17T01:50:26.000Z
Duration: 290 s
Description: In the opening round of the 2024 PGA Championship, Xander Schauffele carded a 9-under 62 to take a three-shot lead.

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Jacob Bridgeman makes birdie on No. 17 at Valspar

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Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 17 at Valspar

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Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 16 at Valspar

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Jacob Bridgeman makes birdie on No. 15 at Valspar

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Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 14 at Valspar

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Justin Thomas makes birdie on No. 14 at Valspar

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Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 11 at Valspar

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Justin Thomas makes birdie on No. 11 at Valspar

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