The only consistent theme at the PGA Championship this week has been a crowded leaderboard. Moving Day only brought more contenders for the year’s second major. Alex Smalley emerged as the 54-hole leader.
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With the first few pages of the PGA Championship leaderboard littered with unproven players and potential first-time major champions, that left the bottom half ripe for several notables.
After a stretch that featured three signature events and two majors, the PGA Tour down shifts as it heads to TPC Craig Ranch for the annual CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
Scottie Scheffler managed a 1-over 71 Friday at the PGA Championship. In talking with the media after, Scheffler said the PGA put the pins in very difficult locations at Aronimink Golf Club.
Scottie Scheffler called the hole locations Friday at the PGA Championship the hardest set he can ever remember playing on the PGA Tour.
Justin Thomas’ group was put on the clock Friday at the PGA Championship. Thomas didn’t question if his trio was behind, more so, why weren’t conditions taken into consideration?
Chris Gotterup had enough Jersey toughness to handle the cold wind Friday morning in the PGA Championship and then poured it on at the end with three straight birdies, giving him a 5-under 65 for the low round of the tournament.
It’s clear that Ben Kern is not like many club pros. At 1 over through two rounds at The Mink, Kern is now 2 for 3 in playing the weekend at PGAs.
After likely missing the PGA cut despite a strong start, Block remained extraordinarily positive when asked about the prospects of this PGA, Block’s 10th career major start, being his last.
Lowry topped a low, cutty ball at No. 17 that traveled just 164 yards and splashed into the water, skipping a few times but not coming close to dry land.
The second round of the 108th PGA Championship is underway at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square.