Quail Hollow: 1, Elite Group: 0

 👋 Hey Golf Fans,

19 players. 12 countries. The top ten at the PGA Championship after the first round is a record in diversity among the majors. But not the one most hoped to see. Jhonattan Vegas, the Venezuelan golfer who was ‘exiled’ to the United States, is leading at Charlotte, shooting 7-under 64. The underdogs are thriving. And the marquee names are struggling out of the gate.

So kick back for our in-depth first round observations, moments that slipped under your radar, and more in today’s edition. Onwards…