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.

World number five Dustin Johnson said he went "back to basics" after an inconsistent spell in which he won the Travelers Championship in June, only to miss the cut three weeks later at the Memorial Tournament in Ohio.

Rory McIlroy on Wednesday said golf should stage more of its biggest tournaments at public courses to make the game more accessible.

Rory McIlroy on Wednesday said golf should stage more of its biggest tournaments at public courses to make the game more accessible.

Golf fans no longer have to wait for major championship season. The PGA Championship begins on Thursday at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, and a host of players will stake their individual claims for the famous Wanamaker Trophy...

Asked if he could win the US PGA Championship, golf's first major of the calendar year amid a disrupted season, a smiling Tiger Woods had a simple answer for reporters.

Tiger Woods competes for his 16th major title at the PGA Championship this week on a TPC Harding Park course he knows well but will have to cope with August temperatures he is unaccustomed to when cool San Francisco fog blankets the area.

Newly-crowned world number one Justin Thomas said on Tuesday he was aiming to finally capture an elusive second major title at the PGA Championship in San Francisco this week.

Newly-crowned world number one Justin Thomas said on Tuesday he was aiming to finally capture an elusive second major title at the PGA Championship in San Francisco this week.

A confident Brooks Koepka said on Tuesday he had ironed out the kinks that hindered his game earlier this year and added that he will claim a third consecutive PGA Championship this week if he plays at the level he is capable of.

Brooks Koepka made sure to avoid a weighted line of questioning about Rory McIlroy and the PGA ahead of the Open Championship… https://t.co/O11jg3lpIS

Early tomorrow morning, @ZackFisch3 will represent #Arkansas at the Open Championship alongside his caddy @Gjones1997. He's relishing the opportunity and has already left his mark with a hole-in-one during a practice round earlier this week. #Golf #PGA https://t.co/73nniRKz66

After three days of competition, Johnston state championship golfers on Team Iowa finished 16th out of 50 teams at the PGA Boys High School National Invitational in Texas. Amazing job, Andrew Johannsen, Ben Christy, Krish Gupta, Owen Howe, Tyler Herrmann and Nathan Freidhoff!… https://t.co/oBBJJrYEsV https://t.co/byVQPhcOtv

After three days of competition, Johnston state championship golfers on Team Iowa finished 16th out of 50 teams at the PGA Boys High School National Invitational at PGA Frisco in Texas. Amazing job, Andrew Johannsen, Ben Christy, Krish Gupta, Owen Howe, Tyler Herrmann and Nathan… https://t.co/5sAoP9x4cj https://t.co/Ib6rvojOve

After three days of competition, Johnston state championship golfers on Team Iowa finished 16th out of 50 teams at the PGA Boys High School National Invitational at PGA Frisco in Texas. Amazing job, Andrew Johannsen, Ben Christy, Krish Gupta, Owen Howe, Tyler Herrmann and Nathan… https://t.co/BwP5SZkCnm https://t.co/v9sNJp6ga9

The FREE cash game sample for the common DFS player in PGA, Week 12. The Open Championship 5.5 units this week Initial investment: 10 units Current Balance: 43 units Profit: 33 units Tossed and turned over this. Don't have winner here, looking for a 6/6 to cash. Thread...

RT @beaconjournal: Scenes from the final round of the Kaulig Companies Championship at Firestone Country Club. https://t.co/EPCJtb2oK8

RT @TalkingSportsPD: Congrats to Rory McIlroy on winning the Scottish Open! The golf coverage does not stop there though as our Open Champ…

RT @cdrummond97: *2023 Barbasol actually doesn't come with an Open Championship berth this year. Norrman does become fully exempt through…

*2023 Barbasol actually doesn't come with an Open Championship berth this year. Norrman does become fully exempt through the 2025 PGA Tour season and earns a spot in the 2024 PLAYERS and PGA Championship (played in Louisville) https://t.co/ec4ChwEVd8

RT @genereaux2019: @SenBlumenthal Straight up money laundering to Trump…What did the Saudi’s get from Trump? https://t.co/5NFBGirvGC

Vincent Norrman wins 2023 Barbasol Championship for first PGA Tour win https://t.co/wSBgueraNk

RT @SawyerHackett: One month after the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league announced a merger with the PGA Tour, they've moved their championship…

Scenes from the final round of the Kaulig Companies Championship at Firestone Country Club. https://t.co/EPCJtb2oK8

RT @ClemsonMGolf: Lucas Glover finishes 5th at the Barbasol Championship! He carded his 12th consecutive round in the 60’s today - most c…

Ryan Armour enjoys best PGA tournament of the 2022-23 season at Barbasol Championship https://t.co/LxPhTzJ1JE via @cantonrepdotcom

RT @ClemsonMGolf: Lucas Glover finishes 5th at the Barbasol Championship! He carded his 12th consecutive round in the 60’s today - most c…

RT @MattVincenziPGA: Since he won at Valhalla, here are Rory’s results coming off of a win into a major. 2015 U.S. Open (7-1): 9th 2018 Mas…

RT @cdrummond97: Vincent Norrman wins the 2023 Barbasol Championship in a playoff over Nathan Kimsey. Norrman with par. Kimsey with bogey…

Since he won at Valhalla, here are Rory’s results coming off of a win into a major. 2015 U.S. Open (7-1): 9th 2018 Masters (12-1): 5th 2019 Masters (7-1): 21st 2019 U.S. Open (14-1): 9th 2021 PGA Championship (10-1): 49th 2022 U.S. Open (11-1): 5th 2023 Open Championship (+750):?

RT @ClemsonMGolf: Lucas Glover finishes 5th at the Barbasol Championship! He carded his 12th consecutive round in the 60’s today - most c…

The start of the "PGA Championship" Event (as of now) in 2023 (Aug.24-27 2023 on The GOlf Channel & NBC In Atlanta) is 39 days from today!#PGAChampionship2023 #PGA2023 #Golf2023

The start of the "Open Championship" PGA Event in Golf (As of now) in 2023 (July 20-23 2023 on The Golf Channel & NBC in Scotland,Ireland) is 4 days from today!#OpenChampionship2023 #PGA2023 #Golf2023

RT @henryg129: Happy PGA Championship week! @LouStagner @MichaelPhelps https://t.co/oBZe7kv2Zs

Scenes from the third round of the Kaulig Companies Championship at Firestone Country Club. https://t.co/LyqaaKL1tr

RT @GHSMustangGolf: What an amazing experience for North Texas POY Chloe Sirkin as she represented our community and state. Over 3 days, on…

Photos: Kaulig Companies Championship/Round 3 https://t.co/pdRHko0Aw1 via @beaconjournal

Stewart Cink and wife Lisa are the player-caddie combo that's bringing results https://t.co/nlx164C13L

Find the latest golf news and updates for the PGA TOUR. https://t.co/zqNLxVSFiO

RT @MintzGolf: Barbasol Championship Trevor Cone -17 Following a bogey-free 9-under 63, PGA TOUR rookie holds the 54-hole lead by one stro…

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) — PGA Tour rookie Trevor Cone shot a 9-under 63 on Saturday at rainy Keene Trace to take the third-round lead in the Barbasol Championship. Cone had a 17-under 199 total for a one-stroke advantage over Lucas Glover and Vincent No... https://t.co/NgnUEJ9T8j

RT @TPICGalleries: OTD 100 yrs ago, 7/15/1923, 21 yr old Bobby Jones captured his 1st Major Championship by winning the @usopengolf @Inwood…

RT @TPICGalleries: OTD 100 yrs ago, 7/15/1923, 21 yr old Bobby Jones captured his 1st Major Championship by winning the @usopengolf @Inwood…

OTD 100 yrs ago, 7/15/1923, 21 yr old Bobby Jones captured his 1st Major Championship by winning the @usopengolf @InwoodCClub. The young amateur, brought to life in our color, defeated Bobby Cruickshank by 2 strokes in an 18-hole playoff. #theyplayedincolor @USGA @PGA https://t.co/KyrRRYHb5W

Trevor Cone, a rookie with only 20 prior US PGA Tour starts, fired a nine-under par 63 to grab a one-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the Barbasol Championship. #BilyonaryoGolf https://t.co/MdnDIuTHAf

RT @GolfCentral: PGA Tour rookie Trevor Cone shot 63 to grab the 54-hole lead at a rainy Barbasol Championship. https://t.co/h7kyUwu9r1 htt…

RT @morningjasmine2: Best Shots | Round 4 | 2023 PGA Championship Full video: https://t.co/EWRP3N5Mv9 #2023PGAchampionship #PGAtour #BestSh…

RT @SawyerHackett: One month after the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league announced a merger with the PGA Tour, they've moved their championship…

RT @morningjasmine2: Best Shots | Round 4 | 2023 PGA Championship Full video: https://t.co/EWRP3N5Mv9 #2023PGAchampionship #PGAtour #BestSh…

PGA Tour rookie Trevor Cone shoots 63 to take lead at rainy Barbasol Championship https://t.co/bKvH8NaHzt https://t.co/Axh0sss6rx