Overview
- Scottie Scheffler, who posted a 67 on Thursday, shares the first-round lead at three under with six players, with 2010 champion Martin Kaymer the surprise name in the group.
- Rory McIlroy opened with a 74 for four over after a late run of bogeys, and he now faces a Friday fight to make the cut as he manages a toe blister that led him to try a larger shoe in practice.
- Jon Rahm carded a 69 for one under to sit two back, part of a 69 group that includes Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Joaquín Niemann.
- Aronimink is punishing misses with steep, turtle‑shell greens and thick rough, so approach shots that drift off small targets roll away and turn routine pars into scrambling saves.
- The tournament unfolds as reports of Saudi funding pullback from LIV Golf shadow the sport, with Rahm saying this week he is setting business questions aside to focus on the major.