During the morning session of the PGA Championship has been Xander Schauffele the great protagonist with his 62 hits, despite the fact that the broadcast, as always, of the one who has followed the most is Tiger Woods. El Tigre continues to attract the audience and plays on such rare occasions that no detail of its evolution should be missed. And this is positive, and not because of its 72 hits (+1) but because it has left very good feelings despite everything.
He has missed some birdie options despite having thrown the putts with great intention during this first day in Valhalla. Although there seems to be a player conservative with the driver, he has been heavily penalized on the occasions in which he has not hit the fairway. It took him quite a while to get out of the thick rough. In any case, the 15-time major winner’s golf has been more than correct, he has competed well and hit several shots that unleashed the enthusiasm of the spectators.
The good news is that Woods says he feels good: “I’m feeling stronger and stronger. I just don’t play many competitive rounds. I haven’t played since the Masters. So it’s a little different than being at home and playing on a flatter course in Florida “, the former world number one has highlighted. On whether he can suffer a physical slump like in Augusta, he responded: “Some days are better than others. That’s just the way it is. My body is like that. Some days it feels great and other days it feels great. “That’s more complicated.” Tiger stated that he had a hard time getting going: “It took me three holes, to feel the competition, the adrenaline, the temperature and the speeds of the greens. “These are things I usually adapt to very quickly, and it took me a few holes to get there.”
Beyond Tiger, other protagonists have been Rory McIlroy y Brooks Koepkawho have confirmed their status as favorites to win the Wanamaker trophy. The first, who comes from two consecutive victories, shot 66 and the second, current champion of the tournament, signed 67. On a course ready to make birdies whenever you hit the fairway, both have started their careers in Lousville with a bang.
