That's another 🐦@coreconn IS CHARGIN' #PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/wKcft3k5KN
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LONG BIRDIE PUTT GIVES CONNERS SOLO LEAD
Birdies Par-3 15th
Corey Conners made his 3rd birdie in 4 holes to grab the lead at 4-under par.
He leads by one shot over Fox and Hovland.
He leads by one shot over Fox and Hovland.
HOVLAND AND CONNERS JOIN FOX AT THE TOP
3 Players Tied at 3-Under Par
Viktor Hovland made birdie on the Par-5 4th and Corey Conners birdied the Par-4 14th hole to join Ryan Fox at 3-under.
🦊 IN FRONT #PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/lQMwrCo00T
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RYAN FOX BREAKS FROM PACK
Takes Solo Lead At 3-Under Par
Fox, from New Zealand, took advantage of the short Par-4 14th hole. His birdie put him one shot clear of Hovland and Conners.
VIKTOR HOVLAND BOUNCES BACK AFTER BAD START
Joins Leaders At 2-under
Viktor Hovland bogeyed 2 of his first 3 holes. He has gone 4-under on his last 8 holes to jump to the top of the leaderboard.
COREY CONNERS JOINS LEADERS
Birdie On The 12th Hole Gets Him To 2-Under
The Canadian made his fourth birdie of the day on the Par-4 12th to grab a share of the lead.
He joins Sahith Theegla and Ryan Fox at the top.
He joins Sahith Theegla and Ryan Fox at the top.
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OAK HILL COUNTRY CLUB PLAYING TOUGH
Only 12 Players Under Par
Thick rough and slick greens are making Oak Hill Country Club a tough test.
There are only 12 players under par and the leaders are currently 2-under.
There are only 12 players under par and the leaders are currently 2-under.
TV COVERAGE LIVE ON ESPN!
ESPN has coverage of the first round of the PGA Championship from Oak Hill Country Club.