Round 1: Kisner and Olesen Share Lead
Thorbjørn Olesen and Kevin Kisner each shot 4-under-par 67 to share the first-round lead at Quail Hollow Club, the first major championship ever held at the venue.
The 2017 PGA Championship was held August 10-13 at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, the first major championship ever held at the venue. Justin Thomas won his first major championship with a score of 8-under-par 276, finishing two strokes ahead of Francesco Molinari, Patrick Reed, and Louis Oosthuizen.
Thorbjørn Olesen and Kevin Kisner each shot 4-under-par 67 to share the first-round lead at Quail Hollow Club, the first major championship ever held at the venue.
Kevin Kisner shot a second consecutive 67 to take the 36-hole lead at 8-under-par 134, one stroke ahead of Hideki Matsuyama, who carded a 7-under-par 64. The cut fell at 1-over-par 143.
Kevin Kisner maintained the lead after 54 holes at 7-under-par 206. Hideki Matsuyama sat one stroke back at 6-under-par 207, while Justin Thomas was two strokes back at 5-under-par 208.
Justin Thomas shot a final-round 3-under-par 68 to win the PGA Championship at 8-under-par 276, claiming his first major title at age 24.
Justin Thomas sparked his final-round charge with a remarkable long birdie putt on the par-4 10th hole, shifting momentum in his favor as he climbed the leaderboard.
Francesco Molinari, Patrick Reed, and Louis Oosthuizen all finished tied for second at 6-under-par 278, two strokes behind champion Justin Thomas.
Kevin Kisner, who led after 54 holes, struggled to a 3-over-par 74 in the final round, finishing in a tie for 7th place at 4-under-par 280.