Venezuelas golfer, Jhonattan Vegas surged into the lead late in the first round of the years second Major, the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Vegas managed a 7 under par 64.
Australia's Cameron Davis and American newcomer Ryan Gerard sit two shots back.
European Ryder Cup Captain, Luke Donald of England, shot 4-under 67, while world number one, American Scottie Scheffler is on 2 under, together with South Africas Garrick Higgo.
Defending Champion, Xander Schauffele finished at 1-over 72, while Masters champion, Northern Irelands Rory McIlroy, managed just two birdies in his 3-over 74.