Sports Xchange: Walker Holds Early Lead At PGA Champ

By Gethin Coolbaugh, The Sports Xchange

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Jimmy Walker aimed to reclaim some of his 2014 magic entering this weekend's PGA Championship. 

After opening with a 5-under-par 65 Thursday, the 37-year-old American is well on his way. 

"There were shades of (2014) for sure," said Walker, who sank six birdies opposite a bogey on No. 6 to stake a one-shot lead after the opening round of the 98th PGA Championship on the Lower Course at Baltusrol Golf Club.

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