What was the biggest surprise Thursday at the PGA Championship?
Scottie Scheffler is tied for the lead but Bryson DeChambeau struggled.
Bryson DeChambeau shot a six-over 76 and is in danger of missing the cut at the PGA Championship. Getty Images Read GOLF’s Tour Confidential for the unfiltered opinions of our writers and editors as they break down the hottest topics in the sport. This week, with the PGA Championship at Aronimink, we’ll hit one key topic every night.
One day into the 2026 PGA Championship, seven players — including Scottie Scheffler — are tied for the lead, although there were a handful of surprises on Thursday at Aronimink. Which one stood out to you? Zephyr Melton, associate game-improvement editor (@zephyrmelton): Garrick Higgo being tardy for his tee time — at a major!
— was … something . More surprising was his lack of accountability when facing the media, saying “I was obviously there on time but late. ” And yet even more surprising is that he would be tied for the lead without the blunder.
What a way to start a major. Jessica Marksbury, senior editor (@jess_marksbury): How about Martin Kaymer’s appearance at the top of the leaderboard today? It’s been so long since he’s been a factor, I had to remind myself of his career creds, which are impressive: a PGA, U.