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Scottie Scheffler reacts immediately after taking early lead at the PGA Championship on day one

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Scottie Scheffler is tied for the lead at the PGA Championship after shooting a round of three-under par 67 on day one. Scheffler was in ominous form on Thursday at Aronimink, and he had his ball under total control.

Photo by Maddie Meyer/PGA of America/PGA of America via Getty Images Scottie Scheffler is tied for the lead at the PGA Championship after shooting a round of three-under par 67 on day one. Scheffler was in ominous form on Thursday at Aronimink, and he had his ball under total control. The 29-year-old world number one reigned supreme at Quail Hollow last year as he ran away with the Wanamaker trophy.

Now Scottie Scheffler is looking to defend the PGA Championship this week at Aronimink . Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Scheffler was given a friendly group at the PGA Championship , after being paired with Matt Fitzpatrick and Justin Rose. And aside from the two bogeys he made on the fourth and 14th holes, he never really looked like he was in any kind of trouble.

Scottie Scheffler reacts after shooting 67 at the PGA Championship Scheffler spoke to the media after shooting a superb opening round 67 at Aronimink on Thursday afternoon. The world number one responded when asked to give his verdict on how he played. “ Yeah, definitely the best start I’ve gotten off to this year, maybe besides American Express maybe, “ he said.

“ Yeah, I felt like, especially going into the weekend when you look at like the Masters and Hilton Head and Cadillac, finishing second was probably not all that bad from where I was starting the weekend. Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images “ Yeah, definitely nice to get off to a better start this week. “ It’s always important to get the ball on the fairway.