PGA Championship Xander Schauffele early lead Sports Games

Xander Schauffele leads PGA Championship with 4-under start, while Tiger Woods struggles. Exciting start with birdies and challenging conditions expected.

Xander Schauffele got off to a strong start at the PGA Championship, making four birdies in his first seven holes. On the other hand, Tiger Woods struggled to find the fairway and was 1 over early in his round.

Schauffele, aiming for his first major championship, sank putts of 13 and 16 feet to start his round at 4 under. His fourth birdie on the par-4 16th gave him a one-shot lead over Jordan Spieth and Doug Ghim, who both played solid rounds.

The players at Valhalla faced sunny, windless conditions after a slight delay due to fog. The forecast for the opening round looked promising, but rain was expected on Friday.

Woods had a mixed round, with a bogey on the par-3 11th and a couple of saves after finding the rough. Masters champion Scottie Scheffler and other major winners had afternoon tee times, while Rory McIlroy and defending champion Brooks Koepka made solid starts.

As the tournament unfolded, the competition heated up and players battled for the lead. Schauffele's early success set the tone for an exciting championship, with Woods and other top contenders looking to make their mark on the leaderboard.