2025 PGA Championship Round 1 Leaderboard: Scottie Scheffler Maintains Lead as Rory McIlroy Struggles

In the opening round of the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked golfer, began with an impressive eagle on the first hole but faced challenges amid heavy rain and course conditions. He concluded the day with a 2-under-par 69. Rory McIlroy, aiming to complete his career Grand Slam, struggled with a double-bogey on the 16th hole, finishing at 2-over 74. The day’s play was further complicated by organizers’ decision not to allow players to clean mud-covered balls, leading to criticism from top golfers. (sports/golf/mud-balls-irk-top-players-quail-hollow-2025-05-15/?utm_source=openai”>reuters.com) Despite these challenges, local favorite Ryan Gerard led the field at 7-under through 15 holes, showcasing resilience in the adverse conditions. (reuters.com)