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Just a quick scan through the field yesterday revealed even more players wearing the new FJ ICON as well as SYNR-G and several other popular FootJoy styles. In fact, 53% of the field at the final major championship of 2009 are wearing FootJoy golf shoes, more than double the nearest competitor. Click on the images below to see some of the FJ players in action on Thursday.

Calm conditions and receptive greens allowed for the players to play aggressively during the first round and many took full advantage. In fact, 26 players were under par including defending champion Padraig Harrington (SYNR-G style #53925, PureTouch Limited glove) who sits one shot off the lead at 4-under, and Hunter Mahan and David Toms (FJ ICON style #52005), two shots back at 3-under. As the saying goes, you can't win a major on Thursday but you can certainly lose one! These three players were obviously pleased with how they began the 91st PGA Championship and will look to continue the momentum heading into round two. Click on the video below to hear what they had to say following their round.

Padraig Harrington (4-under 68)

David Toms (3-under 69)

Hunter Mahan (3-under 69)