Jhonattan Vegas takes the spotlight at the 2025 PGA Championship, finishing Round 1 with an impressive 7-under to claim the top spot on the leaderboard. While Vegas shines, several of golf’s biggest stars struggle to find their rhythm on the challenging course.
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Janatin Vegas has made headlines at the 2025 PGA Championship by leading after the first round at Quail Hollow with a remarkable seven under par 64. This performance marks a significant milestone as he becomes the first Venezuelan golfer to lead or co-lead a major championship. Vegas’s round was highlighted by a strong finish where he birdied five of his last six holes, showcasing his skill and composure. This surge allowed him to establish a two-shot lead over his closest competitors, including Ryan Gerard and Cam Davis. In his post-round press conference, Vegas reflected on his journey, noting the challenges he’s faced with injuries in recent years. He emphasized the importance of perseverance and belief in his abilities, stating, “Keep dreaming because that’s the only thing that can keep you going.” As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Vegas to see if he can maintain his lead and secure his first major championship victory. Janatin Vegas continues to impress at the 2025 PGA Championship, maintaining his lead during the second round at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. After an exceptional first round score of seven under par 64, Vegas began his second round with a birdie on the par 510th hole, moving to eight under and extending his lead to three strokes over his closest competitors. Vegas’s performance is particularly noteworthy as he aims to become the first Venezuelan golfer to win a major championship. His consistent play has kept him ahead of a competitive field including players like Matthew Pavon who sits at six under and a group featuring Max Homa Aaron Ry and Michael Thorbjornson trailing closely behind. The challenging course conditions marked by difficult greens and rough terrain have tested many players. Despite these challenges, Vegas has managed to maintain his composure and lead, showcasing his resilience and skill. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Vegas to see if he can continue this momentum and secure his first major title. Janatan Vegas continues to lead the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, North Carolina after the second round. Following his impressive opening round of 7 underpar 64, Vegas maintained his momentum, extending his lead to 8 under par early in the second round. Matthew Pavon remains in close pursuit at six under par while a competitive group including Max Homa Aaron Ry and Michael Thorjornson trails closely behind. Vegas’s performance is particularly noteworthy as he aims to become the first Venezuelan golfer to win a major championship. His consistent play has kept him ahead of a competitive field including players like Matthew Pavon who sits at six under and a group featuring Max Homa Aaron Ry and Michael Thorbjornson trailing closely behind the challenging course conditions marked by difficult greens and rough terrain have tested many players. Despite these challenges, Vegas has managed to maintain his composure and lead showcasing his resilience and skill. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Vegas to see if he can continue this momentum and secure his first major title. For real-time updates and the latest leaderboard, you can follow the action on ESPN’s PGA Championship leaderboard or CBS Sports Live coverage.
