PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy impresses as Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth struggle at Southern Hills | Golf News

Rory McIlroy set the pace in Tulsa after a five-under 65 while Jordan Spieth started his bid for the career Grand Slam with a two-over 72; Tiger Woods sits nine behind after an opening-round 74 – Watch the PGA Championship throughout the week live on Sky Sports Golf

Rory McIlroy ended his torrid first-round record in majors to race into the early lead on the opening day of the 104th PGA Championship at Southern Hills.

McIlroy had posted a combined 35 over par in the first round of majors since his most recent victory at the 2014 PGA Championship, including a one-over 73 at The Masters last month, only to improve that statistic by dominating his star-studded group on the opening day in Tulsa.

Rory McIlroy is chasing a fifth major victory and first since 2014

Playing alongside Jordan Spieth – chasing the career Grand Slam – and Tiger Woods, who won the 13th of his 15 majors when this venue last hosted the event in 2007, McIlroy pulled clear of the field and set a commanding clubhouse target with an impressive five-under 65.

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