PGA; Thomas, Kokrak Tie Tournament Record

August 16, 2019 3:43 am

MEDINAH, Ill. (AP) – Justin Thomas and Jason Kokrak tied the course record while grabbing a share of the first-round lead at the PGA’s BMW Championship in Medinah, Illinois.  Thomas and Kokrak opened with 7-under 65s for a one-shot advantage over Jim Furyk, Brandt Snedeker, Lucas Glover, Patrick Cantlay and Joel Dahmen. Thomas made his first birdie after hitting a tree and recorded his final one with a 60-foot putt.  Rickie Fowler, Tony Finau and Adam Scott are among a group at minus-5.