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Playing from the fairway makes Quail Hollow a whole lot easier. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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World No.1 Scottie Scheffler is in the mix. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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What's going on here? PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Watch this! PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Ludvig Aberg playing from the trees. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Levitating. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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The career slam probably has to wait another year for Jordan Spieth. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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It was a frustrating day for the defending champ. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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One-handed! PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Cam Smith had a terrible day shooting 78. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Ryan Gerrard put together a stellar day. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Classic Tyrrell Hatto. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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The fans were out in force at Quail Hollow. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Cam Davis was exceptional today. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Green and lush. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Elvis Smylie carded one-under-par to be right in the mix. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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PHOTO: Getty Images

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Can Cam win? PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Adam Scott made a great start to his 25th PGA Championship. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Michael Block was showing plenty of charisma at Quail. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Can the Adelaide-born Queenslander pinch a second major title? PHOTO: Getty Images.

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JT in a pickle. PHOTO: Getty Images.

Playing from the fairway makes Quail Hollow a whole lot easier. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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World No.1 Scottie Scheffler is in the mix. PHOTO: Getty Images.

2 / 22

What's going on here? PHOTO: Getty Images.

3 / 22

Watch this! PHOTO: Getty Images.

4 / 22

Ludvig Aberg playing from the trees. PHOTO: Getty Images.

5 / 22

Levitating. PHOTO: Getty Images.

6 / 22

The career slam probably has to wait another year for Jordan Spieth. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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It was a frustrating day for the defending champ. PHOTO: Getty Images.

8 / 22

One-handed! PHOTO: Getty Images.

9 / 22

Cam Smith had a terrible day shooting 78. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Ryan Gerrard put together a stellar day. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Classic Tyrrell Hatto. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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The fans were out in force at Quail Hollow. PHOTO: Getty Images.

13 / 22

Cam Davis was exceptional today. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Green and lush. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Elvis Smylie carded one-under-par to be right in the mix. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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PHOTO: Getty Images

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Can Cam win? PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Adam Scott made a great start to his 25th PGA Championship. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Michael Block was showing plenty of charisma at Quail. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Can the Adelaide-born Queenslander pinch a second major title? PHOTO: Getty Images.

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JT in a pickle. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Gallery: PGA Championship opening round

The leaderboard has a few surprises and some Aussie chances lingering. Here are some highlights from the opening day of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.

Gallery: PGA Championship opening round

By Callum Hill , Golf Australia May 16 2025 1:43PM

By Callum Hill , Golf Australia

May 16 2025 1:43PM

The leaderboard has a few surprises and some Aussie chances lingering. Here are some highlights from the opening day of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.

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