Steve Stricker is receiving a stiff challenge atop the leaderboard. Four men sit in second place at four-under overall. Included in that list is Adam Scott who, with caddie Steve Williams in tow, birdied three of his first five holes before hitting par on his next six. D.A. Points, Jerry Kelley and Scott Verplank join Scott at four-under for the tournament, pushing them closer to Stricker, who, after a bogey on six, is plus-one for the day and at plus-six overall.
PGA Championship Leaderboard Update: Steve Stricker Challenged, Tiger Woods Struggling
Meanwhile, Tiger Woods continues to struggle, including a terrible attempt at a 20-foot putt on the seventh hole. A birdie on eight saved some face, but he still has a long way to go to even hope of making the cut. The projected cut is currently at four-over. Woods, one-over through eight holes and plus-eight overall, needs to find his swing quickly.
Here is the top of the standings through 4:00 Eastern:
1. Steve Stricker (-6)
2. D.A. Points (-4)
2. Adam Scott
2. Jerry Kelley
2. Scott Verplank
6. Anders Hansen (-3)
6. Davis Love III
6. John Senden
Check out the full leaderboard at PGAtour.com. Keep an eye on our storystream throughout the day for more updates.
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