2022 PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy takes dominant lead as Scottie Scheffler ready to take the stage; Tiger Woods makes solid start half way through Round 1

The 2022 PGA Championship is up to quite a blazing start, as the much anticipated tournament is seeing a lot of amazing golfers take the big stage.

Rory McIlroy has taken a dominant lead in the first half of round 1 on Thurday after delivering his longest major birdie run. Four time Major winner McIlroy is looking to grasp his first Major since 2014. McIlroy, began off the 10th tee and reeled off four consecutive birdies from the 12th through 15th holes. This comes as a big start from the golfer since he has not led a Major round since 2014. McIlroy is now on top the leaderboard alone following his finish of Round 1

Jordan Spieth however, seems to have struggled a fair bit finishing his round 2 over par. Will Zalatoris and Tom Huge currently sit in joint second position after their first rounds.

Tiger Woods makes solid start despite mild struggles at 2022 PGA Championship

Tiger Woods got off to quite a strong start in the first round of the 2022 PGA Championship, but quickly began to feel the heat of his injuries. Yet he continued to push through the pain and put up a brave performance, finishing T83 with 4 over par. After being hospitalised for months, Woods finally says that he feel comfortable enough to win, and believes he is gaining his strength back.

“I feel like I can, definitely,” Woods said. “I just have to go out there and do it. Mind giving me some breathing space.” A favourite to win and the recent 2022 Masters winner Scottie Scheffler will take the field soon, along with World no. 2 Jon Rahm and World no. 3 Collin Morikawa.

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