Littler’s 67 Leads PGA Championship Round One
Gene Littler shot a 67 to pace the first round at Pebble Beach as players clashed with a golf club controversy. Watson’s illegal irons and the ensuing scramble for playable equipment dominated the scene while Littler rallied to the top, with Nicklaus, Wadkins, Cadle close behind and a weathered field contending under gray skies.
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Littler and Archer Edge to Open at Pebble Beach
Patched up Littler and Archer, both former Bing Crosby champions, shot strong opening rounds at Pebble Beach. Littler, 47, returned after six weeks with a back problem and fired a five under par 67 to lead. Archer, coming back from hand surgery, posted 70 with a front nine 31 and said his back and game are improving.
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Controversy Sweeping PGA Watson's Illegal Irons
The PGA controversy over grooved irons at the 89th PGA Championship sparked by Watson and others escalated as several clubs were ruled illegal for exceeding groove specs. Watson sought to borrow a prior British Open set, then faced further faults, while figures like Rosburg defended him.
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