Cameron Smith, Jason Day Share Lead at Australian PGA

In the opening round of the Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland, Elvis Smylie leads with a 6-under 65, highlighted by a remarkable bunker shot on his final hole. Major winners Cameron Smith and Jason Day both shot 4-under 67s, trailing Smylie by two strokes. Smith, the 2022 British Open champion, rebounded from a slow start with a strong finish on the back nine, while Day expressed satisfaction with his steady performance after a seven-year absence from tournament play in Australia. Defending champion Min Woo Lee had a rocky round, finishing at 68 after leading early on with four birdies in six holes. As rain-soaked conditions persisted, the competition is expected to intensify in the following rounds. A significant gallery of fans supported the marquee group, showcasing the event's popularity in Australia.