PGA Championship leaderboard, Thursday highlights: Scheffler part of 7-way tie for lead

The 2026 PGA Championship first round was played at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, with World No. 1 and defending champion Scottie Scheffler sharing the lead at 3-under par in a seven-way tie. Notably, this marked the first time Scheffler has held the lead or co-lead after 18 holes at a major championship. Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau struggled on the tough course and will need strong second rounds to make the cut.