Scheffler remains in hunt at halfway despite ‘absurd’ pin positions at US PGA
Summary
At the halfway point of the US PGA Championship at Aronimink, the golf course has proven very challenging due to difficult pin positions and weather conditions. Scottie Scheffler is among the players still in contention, with Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy leading at four under par.Key Facts
- The tournament is held at Aronimink, a course not used for a major in over 60 years.
- Conditions have been tough, with stiff wind, low temperatures, and very difficult pin placements on the greens.
- Scottie Scheffler described the pin positions as the hardest he has seen, including at US Opens.
- Scheffler scored 71 on day two and is currently two under par.
- Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy share the lead at four under par; both have few or no tournament wins.
- Aldrich Potgieter, a young player known for powerful driving, was at five under before struggling on the last two holes.
- Other top players like Hideki Matsuyama are close behind the leaders.
- The difficult course setup has made it hard for the best players to separate themselves from the rest of the field.
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