2026 PGA Championship: Kurt Kitayama fires early 63 Sunday at Aronimink
Kurt Kitayama achieved a remarkable 7-under 63 during the final round of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink. This performance marked the first time a player broke 65 in the tournament, as six others had previously shot 65. Kitayama's score propelled him into the top 10, just three shots behind the leader, Alex Smalley.
- ▪Kurt Kitayama shot a 7-under 63 in the final round of the PGA Championship.
- ▪Before Kitayama, no player had carded 64 or better, with six players shooting 65.
- ▪Kitayama climbed over 50 spots on the leaderboard to finish in the top 10.
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