← Latest news 
PGA Championship 2026 leaderboard: Scottie Scheffler rebounds as McIlroy collapses and Potgieter leads early
Sports
Published on 15 May 2026
Rory McIlroy’s round unravels with five bogeys late
Scottie Scheffler surged back after a bogey at the 14th to finish tied atop the PGA Championship leaderboard at Aronimink Golf Club, joined by former champion Martin Kaymer and early pace-setter Aldrich Potgieter. Potgieter carded a three-under 67 with late birdies in chilly conditions, while Xander Schauffele, Sahith Theegala and other contenders stayed just one shot off. Rory McIlroy struggled off the tee and fell badly as the opening day tightened into a crowded race.
- A seven-way first-round lead forms at Aronimink at three-under par
- Scottie Scheffler rebounded to finish level despite a bogey at the 14th
- Aldrich Potgieter started early from the back nine and closed with a late birdie
- Xander Schauffele, Sahith Theegala, Max Greyserman and rookie Daniel Brown are one shot back
- Rory McIlroy struggled off the tee and suffered a late bogey run
- Jordan Spieth slipped from a share of the lead to one under after back-to-back bogeys
Read the full story at The Economic Times
This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on 
The Economic Times