Former delivery man leads PGA Championship

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 22, 2024 12:09 am

WENTWORTH, United Kingdom — Unheralded Englishman Matt Baldwin matched a tournament record to take a two-shot lead at the European Tour's PGA Championship on 13 under par on Friday.

Less than three years ago, Baldwin had to turn to shifts as a delivery driver to get through the winter months after failing to maintain his card on the DP World Tour.

SURPRISE LEADER England’s Matt Baldwin watches his drive from the 12th tee on Day 2 of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club, southwest of London, on Sept. 20, 2024. AFP PHOTO

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