DeChambeau Resurfaces at Oak Hill and Leads PGA Championship

DeChambeau Resurfaces at Oak Hill and Leads PGA Championship
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States plays his shot from the 13th tee during the first round of the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y., on May 18, 2023. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
The Associated Press
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PITTSFORD, N.Y.—Bryson DeChambeau was back on a major stage Thursday. No longer the incredible bulk, he still lashed away with speed and strength that carried him to a 4–under 66 at tough Oak Hill and the early lead in the PGA Championship.

DeChambeau kept the ball in play for most of the round and powered his way out of the gnarly rough the few times he got out of position. He matched his low score at the PGA Championship and led by one over Scottie Scheffler and Corey Conners.