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PGA Championship - Round One: Leaderboard, tee times and updates as Rory McIlroy impresses and Xander Schauffele breaks course record - but can Scottie Scheffler catch him?

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22:46

Scheffler gets bounce back birdie on 15

Scheffter bounces back from a three-putt bogey in the 14th hole by securing a birdie in the 15th to remain at -4. Harman also birdied while Clark got a par.

22:18

Scheffler joins -4 group

Scheffler contniunes to lead the group after securing a birdie from four feet on the 13th hole at Valhalla.

21:45

Scheffler gets par on 11

Scheffler and Harman secure par on the 11th. On his birdie attempt, Scheffler's ball went speeding past the par-3 hole. Clark gets bogey.

21:37

World No 1 leads group through 10 holes

Scheffler (-3) leads Clark (-2) and Harman (-1) after ten holes.

21:32

Scheffler misses from five feet

Harman and Clark misread birdie attempt on the tenth. World No 1 misses the hole from five feet on par-5 hole and putts ball in for bogey.

21:08

Scheffler gets par on 9

Scheffler misses 31-foot putt for birdie opportunity on par-4 hole. All three golfers in the group finish on their fourth stroke.

20:50

Scheffler gets two putt on 8th

Scheffler misses birdie by inches and gets two putt to finish the 8th. Clark gets birdie from outside ten feet.

20:46

Scheffler leads group through 7 holes

Scheffler (-3) leads Wyndham Clark and Brian Harman ahead of the 8th hole.

20:41

Scheffler gets birdie on 7th hole

Scottie Scheffler gets birdie on the seventh hole after missing eagle opportunity.

20:07

John Daly was not the worst competitor thus far at Valhalla

That honor belongs to Jeff Kellen who is the PGA Head Golf Professional at North Shore Country Club in Sea Cliff, New York.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: Jeff Kellen of the United States, Corebridge Financial Team of PGA of America Golf Professionals, plays his shot from the fourth tee during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

19:43

Scheffler bogeys on 5

Scottie Scheffler's pursuit of Xander Schauffele's record-breaking round took a little bump, as he is now two-under-par after a bogey, seven strokes back of the leader.

19:23

Scheffler now at three-under-par

Scottie Scheffler continued his hot start at Valhalla with a birdie on hole No 4, to put himself at three-under-par.

19:19

Tiger Woods is a far cry from the hotshot who won the duel of a lifetime at Valhalla in 2000 but even with an opening one-over, he's still the main attraction at the PGA Championship

May 16, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Tiger Woods hits his tee shot off the 11th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Faughender-USA TODAY Sports

Half a lifetime ago, Tiger Woods won the duel of legend at Valhalla Golf Club. 24 years later, he’s back, but Woods is far from the young hotshot who outlasted journeyman Bob May.

19:16

Jon Rahm off to shaky start

Jon Rahm's PGA Championship is not off to a good start with two bogeys to sit at two-over-par through four holes.

Jon Rahm, of Spain, watches his putt on the 12th hole during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

18:55

Francesco Molinari with another EAGLE to start a dazzling second half of the day

18:34

Scottie Scheffler's first hole as a father ends in an EAGLE

18:30

Finau and Theegala finish at six-under-par

Sahith Theegala and Tony Finau are tied for second after their first rounds at the PGA Championship at Valhalla at six-under-par.

Sahith Theegala waves after making a putt on the sixth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

18:04

First afternoon group tees off

Collin Morikawa, Phil Mickelson, and Matthew Fitzpatrick have begun their round.

17:57

Brooks Koepka quietly shooting up the leaderboard

After a shaky front nine, the defending PGA Championship winner is at four-under-par heading into his final hole of the day.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: Brooks Koepka of the United States looks on from the 17th hole during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/PGA of America via Getty Images )

17:47

Rory on his first-round 66

'A little erracitc off the tee, I scrambled well and putted well for the most part,' Rory McIlroy said. 'It wasnt the prettiest 66, but 66 it is.'

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tosses his ball on the 16th green during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

17:37

Rory finishes strong at five-under-par

Rory McIlroy had a strong back nine to finish -5, four strokes off leader Xander Schauffele.

May 16, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Rory McIlroy looked over the 13th green  during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Faughender-USA TODAY Sports

17:26

Tiger finishes one-over-par

Tiger Woods finished his first round at Valhalla in rough fashion, with back-to-back bogeys to finishe the day at one-over-par.

17:24

Current top 4

1. Xander Schauffele (-9)

2. Tony Finau (-6)

T3. Rory McIlroy (-5)

T3. Robert MacIntyre (-5)

17:17

Despite Schauffele hysteria, Rory is roaring back

A little lost amid Xander Schauffele's record-setting nine-under-par round, Rory McIlroy has sunk three birdies in a row to sit at -5.

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits from the rough on the second hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

17:11

Xander Schauffele breaks the Valhalla course record with incredible nine-under-par round at PGA Championship - becoming the first player to shoot 62 in a major since HIMSELF last year!

Xander Schauffele stormed into a huge lead at the PGA Championship and broke the Valhalla course record with an incredible nine-under-par 62 on Thursday.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: Xander Schauffele of the United States reacts on the fourth green during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

17:09

Schauffele's putt upcoming

If Xander Schauffele sinks it from about 30 feet out, he'll shoot the first 61 in major golf championship history.

16:57

Schauffele's incredible first round

Heading into his last hole of the day...

16:53

Schauffele saves par to stay at -9, one stroke ahead of course record

Xander Schauffele finished with a par on his penultimate hole of the day at Valhalla to stay at -9.

He heads into the final hole of the day one stroke ahead of the course record, Jose Maria Olazabal's 8-under at the 2000 PGA Championship.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: Xander Schauffele of the United States reacts on the 11th green during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/PGA of America via Getty Images )

16:49

Rory with another birdie to continue his great back half

Rory McIlroy has another birdie on his final nine holes of the day to move to -4, five shots off leader Xander Schauffele.

16:46

Block finishes first round +5

After a quadruple bogey on his second hole of the day, last year's Cinderella story, Michael Block, finishes the first round at Valhalla at 5-over.

16:43

Rory gets lucky drop on 6

Rory McIlroy was lucky not to have his second shot on hole No 6 end up in the bunker. The little patch of rough connecting the green and bunker is where the ball fell, giving the Northern Irishman a tough chip for birdie, but a likely par on the hole.

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits from the rough on the second hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

16:40

Xander with a birdie on 16, now on pace to SET Valhalla record

Xander Schauffele birdied on his 16th hole of the day to move to -9 and head of Jose Maria Olazabal's course record of 63 with two holes to go.

16:33

Rory birides on 5 to move to -3

Rory McIlroy sank a 6-foot putt for his fourth birdie of the day to move to -3.

16:26

Current leaders, Rory, Tiger

1. Xander Schauffele (-8)

T2. Robert MacIntyre (-5)

T2. Tony Finau (-5)

T4. Seven others (-3)

T11. Rory McIlroy (-2)

T33. Tiger Woods (E)

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: Xander Schauffele of the United States reacts on the fourth green during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

16:15

Schauffele within striking distance of course record

Xander Schauffele is still on pace to tie the course record, set by Jose Maria Olazabal during the 2000 PGA Championship of 63, or 8-under.

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Jose Maria Olazabal of  Spain acknowledges the patrons after making a par on the first hole during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

16:07

MacIntyre's back-to-back birdies brings him to -5

Robert MacIntyre is now tied for second, three strokes behind Xander Schauffele, after back-to-back birdies at Valhalla. He's tied with Tony Finau.

16:03

Shocking moment Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods completely ignore each other at PGA Championship - amid reports their friendship has 'soured'

The reports of Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods' deteriorating relationship came to life on Thursday at the PGA Championship as a frosty exchange between the pair was caught on camera.

15:57

Schauffele continues amazing first round

Xander Schuaffele just sank his eighth birdie of the day to take a three-stroke lead at -8 during the first round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla. Tony Finau is in second place at -5.

Xander Schauffele hits from the fairway on the 18th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Matt York)

15:54

Rory saves par on hole No 2

Rory continued his good start on the front nine with a beautiful approach onto the green and an easy putt on hole No 2 to stay at 2-under.

15:47

Tiger birdies to get back even

After a shaky back nine, Tiger Woods is back even for the first time in several holes with a birdie on No 3.

15:40

Schauffele's hot start at Valhalla continues

Xander Schauffele now holds a three-stroke lead at Valhalla at -4. Tony Finau is still in second place at -4.

Xander Schauffele celebrates after a birdie on the 18th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Matt York)

15:37

McIlroy birdies to start front nine

After saving par to end the back nine after hitting it into the water, Rory McIlroy birdied on hole No 1 and stands at -2.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tosses his ball on the 16th green during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

15:30

Why John Daly is allowed to ride in a golf cart at the PGA Championship - but his golf clubs can't!

John Daly is back at the PGA Championship, with fans asking why the golf veteran rides a golf cart without his clubs.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: John Daly of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

15:27

Schauffele stays at -6 through 12

Schauffele retains his two-stroke lead over the field with a par on hole No 3.

15:18

Schauffele extends PGA Championship lead again

Xander Schauffele is now at -6, two strokes ahead of Tony Finau for the lead at Valhalla.

15:17

Rory stays at -1 through nine holes

Through the back nine of his first round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla, Rory McIlroy sits at -1.

The Northern Irishman birdied his first hole, but has settled for only one birdie since and bogeyed on 17.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the tenth green during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

15:11

Current leaders, Rory, Tiger

1. Xander Schauffele (-5)

2. Tony Finau (-4)

T3. Doug Ghim (-3)

T3. Steohan Jaeger (-3)

T3. Robert MacIntyre (-3)

T3. Jordan Spieth (-3)

T16. Rory McIlroy (-1)

T44. Tiger Woods (+1)

15:07

Rory and PGA officials looking for his ball

No one has any idea where Rory McIlroy's drive on hole No 18 went. The Northern Irishman and several others are searching for the ball after he sliced it. It possibly ended up in the water.

15:04

Jaeger creeping up the leaderboard

Stephan Jaeger is now at -3, two strokes off the lead.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: Stephan Jaeger of Germany plays his shot from the 12th tee during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

14:58

Rory hits first bogey of his first round

It took eight holes, but Rory McIlroy had his first drop shot of the day, falling to -1 at hole No 17, four strokes off the leader, Xander Schauffele.

14:56

Tiger completes back-nine at +1

Tiger Woods could have had a way more disastrous start at Valhalla, but made some clutch putts to keep him near even at +1 through nine holes, six shots off the leader.

14:43

Schauffele extends his lead at -5

Xander Schauffele has a two-stroke lead over the rest of the field, as he has completed his openoing nine holes of the tournament at -5.

A group of four others sit at -3, including Jordan Spieth.

14:42

Finau and Burmester creeping up the leaderboard

Tony Finau and Dean Burmester both are one stroke behind Xander Schauffele at -3.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: Tony Finau of the United States plays his shot from the 12th tee during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

14:39

Homa with an early shot of the tournament candidate

On hole No 14, Max Homa chipped out of the bunker and sunk the ball in the hole to save par.

14:30

Rory in TROUBLE on 16

After his tee shot left the fairway, Rory McIlroy's approach to the hole did not hit the green and instead, found the bunker.

14:24

Tiger sits at +1 through six holes

Plenty of eyes are on Tiger Woods to see if he can hold up physically throughout this weekend at Valhalla.

Through six holes, Woods has made some clutch shots to stay at +1.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: Tiger Woods of the United States lines up a putt on the tenth green during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

14:22

Koepka misses birdie put on 14

The defending PGA Champion, Brooks Koepka, has missed a few birdie putts in his opening five holes. He sits at -1.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: Brooks Koepka of the United States plays his shot from the 12th teeduring the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

14:20

Rory misses birdie putt on No 15

Rory has had a solid first six holes, but sits two strokes behind Xander Schauffele for the lead at -2.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 12th tee during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

14:10

Tough shot for DJ....

Dustin Johnson is not one of the players off to a good start at Valhalla. He had to take two shots among the trees on No 15.

14:08

Strong start for Schauffele continues

Xander Schauffele holds the lead by himself as the first to reach -4. Four birdies for Schauffele has him looking strong at Valhalla.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: Xander Schauffele of the United States reacts on the tenth green during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

14:04

If you see a delay at 14, here's why!

14:02

Ghim gets back to -3

In his first PGA Championship appearance, Doug Ghim has started strong and joins the leaders at -3.

13:58

Rory remains at -2 through five

Rory McIlroy stays one shot off the leaders after remaining at -2 with a par on his fifth hole of the day at No 14.

13:51

Schauffele and Spieth rise up the leaderboard

Xander Schauffele and Jordan Spieth have risen up the leaderboard to join Viktor Hovland at -3 for the lead at Valhalla.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: Xander Schauffele of the United States plays his shot from the 12th tee during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

13:44

Hovland is the first to -3

Viktor Hovland has broken the logjam of golfers at 2-under and is the first to hit -3 at Valhalla. He has taken the lead.

13:42

MacIntyre now at -2 as well

We have now reached 20 golfers to start their first rounds at Valhalla under-par. MacIntyre joins the leaders at -2, with Rory McIlroy also part of the top group.

MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 12: Robert MacIntyre of Scotland plays his shot from the 17th tee during the final round of the Myrtle Beach Classic at Dunes Golf & Beach Club on May 12, 2024 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. (Photo by Raj Mehta/Getty Images)

13:36

Spieth joins the leaders at -2

Jordan Spieth has also putted in his second birdie of the day and is now with the leaders at -2.

Jordan Spieth watches his tee shot on the 11th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

13:34

Rory is tied for the LEAD through four holes

Rory McIlroy is now in a five-way tie for the lead at the PGA Championship at -2 after a beautiful birdie putt on the island green of No 13.

Sahith Theegala, Doug Ghim, Viktor Hovland and Xander Schauffele all are also at -2.

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches his tee shot on the 11th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

13:28

Hovland joins the leaders

There is now a three-way lead for the top spot at the PGA Championship at Valhalla between Xander Schauffele, Doug Ghim and Viktor Hovland

May 15, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Viktor Hovland walks on the eighth green during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

13:21

Tiger birdies on No 13

When Tiger Woods won the PGA Championship at Valhalla in 2000, he did not birdie in any of the four rounds on the iconic No 13 hole. After 24 years, he finally got that birdie to pull even.

13:16

Rory stays at -1 after three holes

Rory's long birdie putt on No 12 fell just short, keeping the Northern Irishman at -1.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his shot from the 12th tee during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

13:11

Schauffele and Ghim hold the lead at -2

Xander Schauffele and Doug Ghim hold an early lead at Valhalla at -2. Ghim has completed six holes of his first round, while Schauffele just finished his fourth.

13:06

Great putt from Tiger!

Through three holes, Woods stays at +1. However, his putt to save par on No 12 must have felt like a birdie, sinking it from about 20 feet.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: Tiger Woods of the United States looks on from the 12th tee during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

13:03

Rory stays at -1 after second hole

Rory stayed at 1-under after his second hole of the day with a par on No 11.

12:58

Ghim bogeys, putting Rory in a tie for the lead

Although it is incredibly early at Valhalla, Rory McIlroy's birdie on his first hole currently has him in a tie for the lead at -1 with several others.

12:53

Long lines to get in to see Rory and Tiger

If you're attending the PGA Championship in Kentucky, get to the course early!

12:50

The defending champ tees off

Brooks Koepka is off and running at Valhalla, as he's paired with Max Homa and Jordan Spieth.

12:46

Rory birdies on his first hole

Rory McIlroy had a great approach on No 10 to set up a birdie on his first hole of the day.

12:43

Ghim takes the lead!

After a birdie for Doug Ghim on hole No 13 and a Luke Donald misfire on No 14, Ghim has taken the early lead at Valhalla with most of the field still prepping to tee off.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: Doug Ghim of the United States plays his shot from the 11th tee during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

12:38

Rory's focus is back on golf

As Rory McIlroy approaches the green on hole No 10 amid his recently filed divorce, he is forced to keep his eyes on the PGA Championship

May 15, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Rory McIlroy signs autographs on the 18th hole during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Clare Grant-USA TODAY Sports

12:35

Tiger misses birdie on first hole...

Tiger Woods had to settle for par on his first hole of the PGA Championship after missing a birdie opportunity on hole No 10 wide right.

12:33

Donald out to an early lead

Luke Donald is out to an early lead at Valhalla, at 2-under par through four holes. Doug Ghim and Matt Wallace (-1) are the only other golfers at the moment to be under par.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 15: Luke Donald of England looks on from the 18th green during a practice round prior to the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 15, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

12:29

Rory tees off at Valhalla

Rory McIlroy received a huge ovation from the crowd behind tee No 10 at Valhalla Golf Club to tee off first in his pairing with Dustin Johnson and Justin Rose.

12:25

Tee times delayed

Message from PGA Championship: 'All afternoon Starting Times have been delayed 10 minutes.'

12:21

Rory getting ready to begin

Rory McIlroy is set to tee off at Valhalla in a few minutes, taking congratulations from fellow golfers for his win at the Wells Fargo Championship on the way to hole No 10.

12:19

Tiger tees off after brief delay

Tiger Woods started his chance at a 16th all-time major tournament victory with a solid drive on hole No 10.

12:07

All going wrong for Block...

A disastrous start for last year's PGA Championship hero Michael Block, who bogeyed the first and has now carded an eight on the par-four second.

He's five-over-par thru 2...

May 15, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Michael Block takes a shot on the 10th hole during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

11:52

Valhalla's looking beautiful this morning

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: Michael Block of the United States, Corebridge Financial Team of PGA of America Golf Professionals, lines up a putt on the first green during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: A general view from the first green during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

11:51

Tiger's in the house

All eyes are Woods again this week (when aren't they?), and he's off in under 30 minutes...

11:44

Big start for Luke Donald

It's been 11 years since the Englishman finished inside the top 10 at a major championship, but it's a birdie on 1 today. He tops the very, very early leaderboard.

11:37

Look who's arrived...

Rory McIlroy tees off in just under an hour, and he's out on the range at Valhalla to get some last-minute practice in before Round One...

11:28

BREAKING NEWS: Play delayed

This just in from PGA Championship officials:

'AM starting times for the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship are delayed 10 minutes due to fog.'

So that's Michael Block, Luke Donald and Shaun Micheel now heading out at 7:25am local time.

11:27

Rory McIlroy latest

Before the golf gets underway, it would be remiss of us to not mention the story that has dominated the headlines leading into this tournament: Rory McIlroy's divorce from his wife Erica Stoll.

Although the media were warned about questioning McIlroy on the subject, it's fair to say it was a huge shock - with the news dropping just three days out from the start of play this morning.

McIlroy filed the divorce papers in Florida on Monday, and has been putting on a brave face

May 15, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Rory McIlroy waits for the group ahead of them to clear the 18th fairway during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Clare Grant-USA TODAY Sports

11:09

So who's out first?

There's British and American interest in the first group out at Valhalla this morning, with England's Luke Donald heading out alongside Michael Block (remember him?) and Shaun Micheel.

Block will have very, very fond memories of this tournament, having shot to fame last year with his 15th-placed finish.

11:07

Hello and welcome!

Morning all, and welcome to Mail Sport's live blog for round one of the PGA Championship from Valhalla in Kentucky. Been a quiet week, wouldn't you say?

Amid all the drama, attention now turns to the golf, with the first players teeing off in the next 10 minutes. For many (Rory, we're looking at you), some actual competitive on-course action has been a long time coming.

Stay with us throughout the day for all the latest...

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