McIlroy recovers as Scheffler hits out at 'absurd' pins
SkimNews Take
The "absurd" pin placements, by compressing scores and rewarding strategic play over raw power, are creating a more dramatic and unpredictable tournament outcome.
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- Rory McIlroy posted a bogey‑free 67 in round two, moving to one over par and staying five shots behind the leaders.
- Maverick McNealy led the field after round two with a total of four under par, sharing the top spot with Alex Smalley.
- Scottie Scheffler, world number one, was two under par after the round, tied with Cameron Young and Ludvig Aberg.
- Jordan Spieth was one over par, aiming to complete his career Grand Slam after a nine‑year wait.
- US PGA Championship featured a historic tightness: fifteen players were within two strokes of the lead, the third‑highest such count after two rounds in major history.
Why it matters: The tight leaderboard gives dozens of players a realistic shot at the title, keeping the championship open through the final rounds and intensifying the pressure on the leaders to maintain their edge.
