Zalatoris sails into PGA Championship lead while others blown off course

On a far from perfect day for golf Zalatoris took full advantage of improving conditions late in the round to return an error free five-under 65 to sit one clear of little known Chilean Mito Pereira with a midway total of nine-under 131.

Pereira, playing in just his second major, also benefited from a late start, carding a 64 to get to eight-under and move two ahead of Justin Thomas, who was out early and spent much of his round battling gusting winds on his way to 67. Faced with gusts of up to 65kph morning starters were left cursing their luck as they watched shots sail wide and long, while the afternoon groups enjoyed improving conditions that allowed them to attack pins.“I played the last eight holes with not much wind, but take it when you can get it.While Zalatoris was among those to enjoy a bit of good fortune seeing his name on the leader board at a major is not an unfamiliar sight.

“I've kind of had an attitude with the majors, especially since the Masters, where I wanted to enjoy the experience as much as I could,” said Zalatoris.

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