Jhonnatan Vegas is making a run at the PGA Championship, and here is more to know about the Venezuelan golfer.

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 ...

Jhonattan Vegas of Venezuela is the 36-hole leader at -8 after shooting a 70 today. The 40-year-old, who was actually -10 before double-bogeying the 18th hole, is two strokes clear of Si Woo Kim ...

Jhonattan Vegas, of Venezuela, reacts after missing a eagle putt on the seventh hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Thursday, May 15, 2025 ...

Jhonattan Vegas, of Venezuela, hits from the bunker on the 18th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Charlotte, N ...

Sports Pro How Jhonattan Vegas has come out of nowhere to lead the PGA Championship May 16, 2025 Updated Fri., May 16, 2025 at 10:46 p.m.

Jhonattan Vegas is leading the PGA Championship after two rounds. - Alex Slitz/Getty Images If you glance at the PGA Championship leaderboard, you will see a raft of familiar names.

Jhonattan Vegas, of Venezuela, waves after making a putt on the seventh hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in ...

He's never finished in the top 20 at a major. Now, the 40-year-old from Venezuela is among the favorites to win at Quail Hollow.

Jhonattan Vegas, of Venezuela, watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Charlotte, N ...

Jhonattan Vegas, of Venezuela, waves after making a putt on the seventh hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in ...