CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jhonattan Vegas is a 40-year-old living, breathing example that anything is possible regardless of your background. Vegas’ backstory is an amazing one. Growing up in ...

Jhonattan Vegas leads by two shots at the halfway mark of the US PGA Championship, although some top names are in the chasing pack at Quail Hollow.

Jhonattan Vegas made five birdies on his last six holes to shoot 7-under 64 -- his best score in 45 rounds at the majors -- and leads the PGA Championship by two shots.

He wasn’t going back to Venezuela. He needed to change his life and his family’s life.” —Kevin Kirk on Jhonattan Vegas' drive to become a professional golfer Vegas’ story has been about ...

Jhonattan Vegas, of Venezuela, watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship on May 16, 2025. AP Now, after two rounds of this PGA, he leads the tournament ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Considering he was leading a major for the first time in his career, Jhonattan ... t the best.” Vegas can sleep in later Saturday: The 40-year-old from Venezuela will tee ...

University of Texas alum and The Woodlands resident Jhonattan Vegas was leading ... major of the 2025 golf season. Vegas is a native of Maturín, Venezuela. He grew up in the northern city ...

Venezuela's Jhonattan Vegas birdied five of his last six holes, ending with a spectacular 27-foot birdie putt to seize a two-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the PGA Championship.

With a powerful tee shot from his 6-foot-6 frame, former Oakmont Country Club caddie Matt Vogt helped kick off the 125th U.S.

Vegas was born in Venezuela in 1984. The 40-year-old turned professional in 2008 after moving to the United States. He has four Tour wins in his career but has never won a major. Vegas has had a ...