The PGA of America definitely decided to play the ball as it lies in Round 1 at Quail Hollow. That call wasn't overly appreciated by players Thursday.

The world's top three players were grouped together, and only one — No. 1 ranked Scottie Scheffler — finished under par. Scheffler survived a pair of bogies and a double to card a 2-under 69. Rory McIlroy, meanwhile, had a rough go of it, carding a 3-over 74. Defending champ Xander Schauffele was one better at 2-over.

Because according to Golf.com's Claire Rogers, when Scheffler arrived for his practice round wearing burnt orange, it was only the second time in the last calendar year he's been spotted sporting the color. The first time was his jailhouse jumpsuit in Louisville.

The world's top 3 players all made the same, horrible score on the 16th hole Thursday at the PGA Championship.

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