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Fitzpatrick Birdies as US PGA Championship Tees Off
14 May
Summary
- Alex Fitzpatrick started the US PGA Championship with a birdie.
- Europeans seek to break the USA's decade-long winning streak.
- Rory McIlroy is aiming for his second major of the year.
The US PGA Championship commenced in south-west Philadelphia, with England's Alex Fitzpatrick making an early impact. He started his round with a birdie, setting a positive tone for his second major championship appearance.
Fitzpatrick, alongside his brother Matt, has been in excellent form, having recently secured a PGA Tour card. The pair are among a contingent of European players aiming to challenge the United States' hold on the major, which has seen American winners for the past ten years.
Notable European contenders include Rory McIlroy, who is pursuing his second major title of the year following his Masters victory. McIlroy is attempting to join an elite group of golfers with consecutive major wins. Fellow multiple major champions Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth are also competing.
