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China's Li Haotong used a red-hot putter on his outward nine to grab a two-shot lead midway through his second round at the PGA Championship on Friday while a slew of big-name players in contention had yet to tee off.

Next month's ANA Inspiration, which is traditionally the LPGA's first major championship of the year, will be played without spectators because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the elite women's professional golf circuit said on Friday.

LPGA commissioner Mike Whan announced that next month's ANA Inspiration will be held without fans at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California.

Not much has gone to plan for Justin Rose in the last 18 months but the world number 16 said Thursday's opening round of 66 at the PGA Championship was a rare occasion when he got the most out of his game.

Crowd noise can often be a distraction for golfers but world number two Jon Rahm says the absence of spectators during PGA Tour events has made it tough to focus.

Crowd noise can often be a distraction for golfers but world number two Jon Rahm says the absence of spectators during PGA Tour events has made it tough to focus.

Crowd noise can often be a distraction for golfers but world number two Jon Rahm says the absence of spectators during PGA Tour events has made it tough to focus.

Martin Kaymer did not expect much coming into the PGA Championship given how little he has played this year but rust did not seem to be a factor after he carded a four-under-par 66 to sit a stroke back of first-round leaders Jason Day and Brendon Todd.

Tiger Woods shoots his lowest opening round in a major since 2012 after a two-under-par 68 at the US PGA Championship in San Francisco.

Tiger Woods said the absence of an adoring and raucous crowd at the PGA Championship on Thursday was part of the "new normal" for the sport, which is holding its first major without any fans in attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Martin Kaymer did not expect much coming into the PGA Championship given how little he has played this year but rust did not seem to be a factor after he carded a four-under-par 66 to sit a stroke back of first-round leader Jason Day.

Rory McIlroy on Thursday said he is trying not to play too fast at golf's first major tournament of the year even as the absence of fans allows rounds to be completed more quickly.

Jason Day has battled a chronically bad back for years but on Thursday the former world number one looked like a younger and healthier version of himself as he grabbed the first-round clubhouse lead at the PGA Championship.

Tiger Woods said the absence of an adoring and raucous crowd at the PGA Championship on Thursday was part of the "new normal" for the sport, which is holding its first major without any fans in attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

History hangs in the balance as the PGA Championship kicks off in San Francisco. Rory Carroll has more.

Bryson DeChambeau broke his driver on the seventh hole of the PGA Championship while leaning over to pick up the tee. PGA rules allowed him to then repair the club using a new shaft.

Tiger Woods said the absence of an adoring and raucous crowd at the PGA Championship on Thursday was part of the "new normal" for the sport, which is holding its first major without any fans in attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former champion Jason Day held the early clubhouse lead at the PGA Championship on Thursday while Brooks Koepka got his bid for a three-peat off to a solid start and Tiger Woods found success with a new putter in the first major of the COVID-19 era.

The PGA Championship, golf's first major of 2020, kicked off on Thursday amid chilly and silent conditions at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco where Tiger Woods was among the early starters on a course closed to spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The PGA Championship, golf's first major of 2020, kicked off on Thursday amid chilly and silent conditions at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco where Tiger Woods was among the early starters on a course closed to spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Birdies have flown into the cups at TPC Harding Park during the first two hours of the PGA Championship. Before the high-profile groups hit the course, Scottie Scheffler set the pace for the competition with three birdies in his first four holes...

The world's top golfers will hit the greens on Thursday for the opening round of this year's PGA Championship ...

Gamblers starved of sports action are expected to go all in on this year's PGA Championship, the first golf major of the year and the biggest single sporting event in the United States since February's Super Bowl.

On the eve of the PGA Championship, Tiger Woods appears set to make a rare putter switch at TPC Harding Park.

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RT @IrishGolferMag: Carrying a healthy lead heading to the final round, Damien McGrane used on all his Tour experience to his claim second…

#RT @GolfChannel: #FedExCup feels. Here's where things currently stand: 1. Schauffele (-10) T2. McIlroy (-9) T2. Koepka T2. Thomas T5. Kuchar (-8) T5. Cantlay Full Scores: https://t.co/tCRRnrLB2V https://t.co/VvRY2j4dCH

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.@JustinThomas34 shares #TourChampionship lead despite low-key start https://t.co/k8PoZOSKDF

GolfDigest : Xander Schauffele, who started the day six shots back, is tied for the Tour Championship lead with Justin Thomas and Brooks Koepka after carding an opening-round 64 at East Lake: https://t.co/R2wdaE23eb https://t.co/psjhQrazRc https://t.co/U679PM2Xwx

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The first-round lead in @playofffinale belongs to @JustinThomas34 , @BKoepka and @XSchauffele. @PGATOUR @PGA #FedExCup https://t.co/fleDGEpkqo

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My mom and I had a great time at the practice rounds on Wednesday at the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake! I got to meet a lot of great players and see some amazing golf. @ East Lake Golf Club https://t.co/CIqiPqLUlW

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It's been 24 hours since I last thirsted over @BKoepka and then he provides us this photoshoot. Bless you Brooks. Read why we think Brooks has been so dominant this season and how we think he's going to do at @eastlake this weekend! #FedExCup @PGATOUR https://t.co/hK6ED4cPIL https://t.co/rMa9jO6a3u

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RT @GolfDigest: Xander Schauffele, who started the day six shots back, is tied for the Tour Championship lead with Justin Thomas and Brooks…

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