Frustrated Ryder Cup legend Sergio Garcia reckons he has played like a 25-handicapper at Quail Hollow as he grafts through some tough weeks. The Spanish star felt down in the dumps after the first two days at the PGA Championship having believed that his performance was "99 per cent" likely to lead to a missed cut.

Luke Donald and Keegan Bradley turned the opening round of the PGA Championship into their own little Ryder Cup competition Thursday. Shortly after Donald carded a surprising 4-under-par 67 — his best opening round at a major in 21 years — Bradley checked in with a 68,

"We have a great team. But if it comes down to do I think that's what will help us win, that's what I'll do. .."