Min Woo Lee shares PGA Championship lead after round one

Min Woo Lee shot a three-under 69 to share the clubhouse lead at the PGA Championship, while Rory McIlroy criticized his own round.

Min Woo Lee shares PGA Championship lead after round one

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Australia's Min Woo Lee fired a three-under-par 69 in the first round of the PGA Championship to share the clubhouse lead at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania. He is tied with South African Aldrich Potgieter at the top of the leaderboard.

Rory McIlroy, a four-time major winner, called his opening round 's***' after shooting a 72, leaving him three shots off the lead. McIlroy struggled with his putting and expressed frustration with his performance.

Bryson DeChambeau experienced a meltdown on the back nine, carding a 77 after a promising start. He hit several errant drives and struggled to recover, finishing the round well outside the cut line.

The PGA Championship continues on Friday with the second round at Aronimink, where players will look to improve their positions ahead of the weekend.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What score did Min Woo Lee shoot in the first round?

Min Woo Lee shot a three-under-par 69.

Why was Rory McIlroy frustrated with his round?

Rory McIlroy called his opening round 's***' after shooting a 72, citing poor putting.

What happened to Bryson DeChambeau in the first round?

Bryson DeChambeau had a meltdown on the back nine, shooting a 77 after a promising start.

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