TULSA, Okla. – Earlier in the week, Rory McIlroy spoke to his desire to start major championships on a better note.
Mission accomplished.
McIlroy stole the spotlight from his co-stars in Thursday’s first round of the 104th PGA Championship at Southern Hills, grabbing the clubhouse lead with a 5-under 65 while Tiger Woods limped home with a 74 and Jordan Spieth grinded his way to a 72 in front of massive but subdued galleries.
