Arguably the most notable name is the one missing from the list, the PGA of America announcing last Friday that defending champion Phil Mickelson had withdrawn from the championship as he continues his sabbatical from golf.
Byeong Hun An’s Twitter handle is usually a delightful stop of self-deprecation. Overnight, it was one of aggravation, and it wasn’t pointed at himself.
Due to concerns about getting first and second round play in before darkness, there will be an unprecedented two-tee start, with the first groups set to go off the first and 10th tees at 7am, local time.