After seven players tied the lead on day one of the PGA Championship, it was another tight affair on day two at Aronimink, as fine margins dictated the difference between some dreaming of glory and others heading home early.
One player in some jeopardy at the start of the day was two-time champion Rory McIlroy.
The wayward drives that at times threatened to derail his Masters triumph a month ago were still evident on Thursday, but several hours at the range after his four-over first round of 74 did the trick.
McIlroy was much more like his old self as he battled to a round of three under to head to the clubhouse on one over, just five back of co-leaders Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley.
Following his round, McIlroy said he was happy to be in contention, saying: “At five back, I do feel like I'm right in the tournament, and that's really what I wanted to do today was to just get myself back in it, and I feel like I've done that.”
While the six-time Major winner is back on track with two rounds to play, there are plenty more big names between him and the leaders.
One is Cameron Smith, who made his first cut at a Major since the 2024 US Open. Another is Jon Rahm, who, in McIlroy’s group, carded a 70 to sit three back of the leaders.
Others, including Patrick Reed, Ludvig Aberg, defending champion Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Cameron Young, Hideki Matsuyama and Chris Gotterup, who had the round of the day with a 65, are also ahead of McIlroy at the halfway stage.
They’re not the only big names harboring realistic hopes of lifting the Wanamaker Trophy, with previous winners Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele level with McIlroy at one over.
McIlroy, who is tied for 30th, wondered if the setup has had a part to play in such a bunched leaderboard.
He said: “The only thing I would say is, I think a bunched leaderboard like this, I think it's a sign of not a great setup, I think when it's as bunched as it is, because it hasn't really enabled anyone to separate themselves.
“I think the setup is fine, like the golf course is good, the pins were tough, and the wind was what it was as well.
"But I just think, yeah, I've always felt like really good setups, it starts to spread the field a bit, and not great setups sort of bring everyone together. I feel like that's what's happened the last two days.”
The two leaders may not be as well known as many of the players in pursuit, but that won’t matter to them as they head out in the final group on day three.
Smalley made a dreadful start to his second round in the morning, with three consecutive bogeys, but he rallied well with four birdies to card a one-under 69.
As for McNealy, who had an afternoon tee time, he briefly reached the rarefied air of six under before being pegged back by bogeys in two of the last four holes to finish with a three-under 67.
While a staggering 44 players are within five of the lead heading into Moving Day, for others, Aronimink’s challenges, which included punitive rough, undulating greens and tough pin positions, proved too much.
In total, 82 players made it to the weekend, but 74 missed the cut, including some big names.
One was two-time US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau. He was up against it after a six-over 76 on Thursday, and while there was improvement in round two, including three birdies to close out proceedings, he finished three beneath the cut line, which was set at four over.
Other big names to miss out include Tommy Fleetwood, who fell short by one, along with Akshay Bhatia, Robert MacIntyre and Wyndham Clark.
US Open champion JJ Spaun missed the cut by two, as did Viktor Hovland, 2011 champion Keegan Bradley and Tyrrell Hatton.
Adam Scott, Joe Highsmith and Billy Horschel were among the other notable names to miss the cut.
However, for those who made it, just eight strokes separate the top from the bottom, as the prospect of glory remains firmly up for grabs.
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PGA Championship projected cut line: +4
Notables outside the PGA Championship cut line:
- +5 Sungjae Im (F)
- +5 Akshay Bhatia (F)
- +5 Russell Henley (F)
- +5 Robert MacIntyre (F)
- +5 Tommy Fleetwood (F)
- +5 Michael Block (F)
- +5 Wyndham Clark (F)
- +6 JJ Spaun (F)
- +6 Viktor Hovland (F)
- +6 Sepp Straka (F)
- +6 Keegan Bradley (F)
- +6 Gary Woodland (F)
- +7 Bryson DeChambeau (F)
- +8 Jacob Bridgeman
- +8 Billy Horschel (F)
- +8 Adam Scott (F)
- +12 Marco Penge (F)
- +12 Max Homa (F)
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WELCOME
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Friday at the 2026 PGA Championship.
We currently have a big number of star names outside of the cut line after a very difficult morning at Aronimink, where the wind has been howling.
The afternoon starters begin in he next couple of hours, including the likes of Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau. They will be battling to make the cut, but will they have easier conditions? Quite possibly.
Follow along all afternoon for live updates.
PGA CHAMPIONSHIP PROJECTED CUT
The cut line is currently at +2, but it will almost certainly move to +3 and perhaps even +4 later.
It's set to be a very entertaining afternoon watching the big names like McIlroy and DeChambeau fight to make their way into the weekend.
PACKED LEADERBOARD
Great stat from Justin Ray:
The smallest gap between the cut line and the leading score through 36 holes in PGA Championship history is 8 shots, in 2008.Currently there is just a 5-shot gap.May 15, 2026
WEATHER WATCH
It has been a very breezy morning and it is set to remain windy all day according to the PGA's Friday morning forecast:
'THESE GUYS CERTAINLY GOT THE WORST OF THE DRAW'
- says Wayne Riley on the Sky Sports broadcast, who thinks the early-late starters will have the best conditions.
BIG MOVES
Michael Block has just made a birdie to get back to +3, which should be good to make the cut if he stays there.
Moving in the other direction is Keegan Bradley, who has just dropped to +6 after a second bogey in three holes on the 1st (his 10th of the day).
SMALLEY EXTENDS LEAD AT THE TOP
Alex Smalley has just birdied the 7th and 9th to take a two-stroke lead at the top.
The World No.78 has been in fantastic form this year on the PGA Tour with just one missed cut in 12 events, highlighted by a T7 at the Cadillac Championship and T17 at the Truist Championship in his last two starts.
He could well still be around the lead come Sunday afternoon.
POOR DAY FROM AKSHAY BHATIA
The Arnold Palmer Invitational winner will be almost certainly be going home early this week.
He opened with a one-over-par 71 yesterday but has dropped to five-over after five bogeys and just one birdie today.
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WELCOMING MICHAEL WESTON
Over to Michael Weston for the next 90 minutes to keep you up to date with everything from Aronimink.
HIGGO WARMING UP
Garrick Higgo is warming up ahead of the second round. The South African was hit with a two-shot penalty yesterday for being late for his tee time. He was late but on time, he said. Anyway, let's move on from that one.
Back out on the course, we're following some big names. Scottie Scheffler, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Justin Rose are halfway through round two. The World No.1 started the day at -3 but is +2 today. That probably says a little about how tough the conditions are at the moment. It's breezy.
BOGEY FOR FITZ
The former US Open champ holes a five-footer for bogey. It's one of those days where if you're going to have a few of those and so long as you keep the doubles off the card, you'll still feel like you've done a decent enough job.
Scheffler stays at -1 for the tournament. I have a feeling that he if stays there, he won't be too far away at the end of the day. Justin Thomas lets a decent chance go at the 3rd after a lovely second. 'Mr Sweary' going along nicely at even par, however, well placed for a third PGA Championship title.
FLAGS ARE FLAPPING
Encouraging signs for those on the wrong side of the cut line. Well, if you rate yourself. McIlroy will be hoping the conditions remain breezy because he needs a bit of help after yesterday's four-over left him seven off the pace.
LATE BLOCK ERRORS
A bogey, bogey finish for Michael Block (+5). That could hurt the fan favorite. Don't see the cut going to +5. Leaders are at -3.
FOUR PARS IN A ROW
Scheffler makes a nice par, his fourth in a row. Not a day of fireworks, but he's right there, just two shots back. Pars are very good today, just keep ticking them off and see where you are at the end of the day.
ON THE CLOCK?
There's a vehicle shuffling up alongside Justin Thomas and Keegan Bradley. Are they on the clock? Thomas seems to be making some kind of point to the referee. Bradley isn't exactly rapid on the greens. With the breezy conditions, I think this is going to be a log day.
More on that one when we receive news. It could just be a polite word to get a move on.
A GOOD TEST OUT THERE
"This good old golf course is standing up to the best in the world." Luke Donald has praised the Donald Ross-designed Aronimink. He said it's proof that courses don't need to be super long.
He also mentioned that although the fairways have a bit of width to them, the slopes make them hard to find. It's making for an enthralling contest.
CONFIRMED - ON THE CLOCK
Group of Cam Young, JT and Keegan were put on the clock and look none too happy about it. Pace of play is brutal out here but so too are the conditions.May 15, 2026
HOW SLOW IS IT OUT THERE?
Scottie Scheffler teed off at 1.40pm UK time. We're talking over four hours to play 13 holes. That. Is. Very. Slow. Anyway, Higgo has made it to the tee on time (well done)... He's off.
BLOCK OPTIMISTIC DESPITE POOR FINISH
You've got to love this guy's positivity.
I asked soon-to-be 50-year-old Michael Block to reflect on what could be his last PGA Championship start. His response? “I have to be honest with you — there’s no way on God’s green earth this is my last one. No chance. I will definitely qualify for one more, if not five more.” pic.twitter.com/rX8cSJZQiLMay 15, 2026
SCHEFFLER BOUNCING BACK
You can't write this man off. Out of sorts on his front nine, a birdie on the 4th gets him back to within one shot of the lead.
THOMAS DIALLED IN
JT responding to being on the clock with an approach that almost goes in. Kick-in birdie there. Matsuyama is safely in the clubhouse after carding a very tidy 67.
MCILROY CHIPPING
He's not off for an hour or so. He's going to need to find the fairways. Goes off the 9th needing a low one. Pundits offering their views. Mine would be that he just had an off day. It happens. A 68 or 69 puts the World No.2 right back in contention.
Four players lead the way at -3 so he's yet to lose any further ground. Scheffler at -2 and scrambles for a good par at the par-3 5th.
ROSE SCRAMBLING
Can't fault the McLaren Golf man's grit - he's fighting out there. Needs a fast finish (a very week pun, there). +3 and has very little wiggle room.
NEW LEADER
Potgieter leads the way on his own at -4. There are few, if any, players longer than the South African. However, he's clearly got all the skills because these putting surfaces are a game within a game.
What's that? A miscue from Scheffler... Well short there on the 6th after what looked to be a heavy strike. Wouldn't back against him chipping it in.
DAY ROLLS ONE IN
The Aussie is off and running with a birdie at the 1st. He walked that 10-footer in. Gets it to -2. As does Chris Gotterup at the 8th.
BOGEY FOR SCHEFFLER
85 yards away with his approach and Scheffler three putts from very long range. Approach to blame - a rare chunk from the best player in the world.
JASON DAY ON THE MOVE
Another beautiful approach at the 2nd from the Australian. Rolls out to about five feet and he'll have that to get to within one shot of the lead.
BEST ROUND OF THE DAY?
Chris Gotterup is coming up the 9th, his final hole, at four-under-par for the day.
A 66 would be the low round of the day and tournament so far.
We thought the Aronimink course record was in danger this week but scoring has been high. I've been loving the course and the test it is providing the world's best.
BIRDIE-BIRDIE START FOR JASON DAY
Day has just started birdie-birdie to move up to three-under-par.
It's great to see the 2015 PGA Champion in contention once more.
BEN KERN - THE LOW CLUB PRO
What a performance from Ben Kern, the general manager at Hickory Hills in Ohio.
Kern is set to become the low club pro as the only member of the Corebridge Financial team to make the weekend with a 36-hole score of +1.
Read more: Ben Kern Facts: 2026 PGA Championship Low Club Pro
GOTTERUP 65!
The World No. 10 birdies the 9th, his final hole of the day, to shoot a five-under-par 65.
That's the lowest round of the tournament so far, and he did it in the toughest of the conditions. Incredible display.
STRONG START FOR WYNDHAM CLARK
The 2023 US Open champion has started with two consecutive birdies to get back to +3 and inside the cut line.
BRYSON DECHAMBEAU UNDERWAY
After a six-over-par 76 yesterday, his highest-score to-par in a PGA Championship, the LIV Golf star needs a big round today.
He hits a beautiful 3-wood straight down the 1st fairway for the perfect start.
Ludvig Aberg (+2) hits a beauty up the left side, also with a 3-wood, before Rickie Fowler steps up and pulls a mini driver into the left rough.
FLEETWOOD TOO LITTLE TOO LATE
The Englishman birdies the 9th, his final hole, to shoot 73 and get in at five-over-par.
That's currently two short of the cut mark.
ROBERT MACINTYRE ALSO IN AT +5
The Scot shot level-par yesterday but a 75 on Friday sees him finish at five-over and two shy of the current cut mark. It is likely one too many.
ROSE IN DANGER
Justin Rose three-putts the par 3 8th hole to fall to five-over-par.
Very poor from the Englishman who could really do with a birdie on the par 5 9th.
GOOD START FOR BRYSON
DeChambeau (+6) hits it to within 8ft at the 1st to set up a much-needed opening birdie.
YOUNG FINISHES WITH EAGLE
Cameron Young eagles the 9th to shoot 67 (-3) and move to two-under-par for the tournament.
One of the tournament favorites is right in the mix heading into the weekend once again.
LOVING ARONIMINK
What a venue this is for a PGA Championship. The old Donald Ross layout is proving incredibly challenging for the world's best, with its undulating greens and thick rough catching many players out.
We thought it would be a birdie-fest but it's been anything but. How wrong we were.
The 1st hole pictured:
LOW ROUND OF THE WEEK
Incredible score from Gotterup today:
Chris Gotterup posts the low round of the day so far. 🔥#PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/1B0vmpZrI0May 15, 2026
INTRODUCING JAKOB
We have Jakob Barnes keeping you updated for the next couple of hours.
CAMERON YOUNG INTO THE TOP 10
That eagle on the final hole moves Cameron Young up 19 places and into the top 10. Check out his putt:
Lunch will taste a little better after that. 😋Cameron Young closes out his round with an eagle. He moves from T28 to T9.#PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/8giLUFcC3NMay 15, 2026
RORY TEES OFF
After struggling in round one, Rory McIlroy has work to do today to make the cut. He's just teed off for round two but couldn't find the fairway:
Rory McIlroy gets his second day underway 🍿 pic.twitter.com/CxJ2nbdMS4May 15, 2026
ROSE FINDS A WAY
He may have posted a +3 today but Justin Rose just holed out on the last and now looks set to make the cut at the PGA Championship.
What a way to make the cut for Justin Rose! 👌 pic.twitter.com/6EPOx6K6OwMay 15, 2026
SLIGHT SLIP FROM SCOTTIE
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler was tied for the lead at the start of the day, but he's not had the best second round.
He scored bogeys on 6, 10, 12, and 13. Birdies on 4, 9, and 17 aren't enough to stop him slipping down the leaderboard.
Scheffler will go into the weekend at -2. If we've learned anything about Scottie by now, though, it's that he will be hunting down the leading pack on Moving Day as always.
SMALLEY KEEPS UP
Alex Smalley was tied for the lead last night, but he's had a funny old round on Friday.
Three bogeys on the first three holes to start the day saw him plummet down the leaderboard, but he's turned it around.
After a birdie on 16 and another on the final hole, the 29-year-old is now four-under and tied for the lead once more as he heads for the clubhouse.
MIN WOO LEE RISES
A birdie on hole 4 sees Min Woo Lee join the leaders on four-under. Can he keep grab a solo lead before the round is over?
Min Woo Lee joins the leaders at four-under-par with a birdie at No. 4. 👨🍳#PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/Tfpal6RbOwMay 15, 2026
PROGRESS FOR RORY
McIlroy makes birdie on the second to go to +3 for the week. It might just be enough to make the cut, too.
NEW OUTRIGHT LEADER
Aldrich Potgieter birdies on nine to go to five-under and take the solo lead:
Aldrich Potgieter takes the outright lead at the PGA Championship at 5-under. 🔥Leaderboard ➡️https://t.co/QV8fkpw4hG#PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/CAqCTvSsR3May 15, 2026
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
If 21-year-old Aldrich Potgieter can end the day at the top of the leaderboard (including ties) he will become the youngest 36-hole leader at a Major championship since Tiger Woods at the Masters in 1997.
MATT FITZPATRICK DONE FOR THE DAY
In-form Matt Fitzpatrick ends round two with a score of +2. It should be enough to see him make the cut, but he'll need to play a lot better tomorrow if he wants to be anywhere near the top 10 this weekend.
SCHEFFLER LAMENTS 'ABSURD' PINS AT ARONIMINK
Scottie Scheffler claims the pin positions at Aronimink today have been the "hardest" he has ever encountered and says the setup for round two was "absurd".
He shot one-over par today but remains T8 as things stand.
Scottie Scheffler called Friday's pin locations at the PGA Championship "kind of absurd.""This is the hardest set of pin locations that I've seen since I've been on Tour, and that includes U.S. Opens, that includes Oakmont. I did ask, I asked Fooch, who caddies for Justin Rose.… pic.twitter.com/dazlbF8roKMay 15, 2026
BRYSON FALLS AWAY
Bryson DeChambeau needed a miracle today to make the cut, but he's just bogeyed on hole five and now sits at +7. It would take something really special for him to turn this around now.
BLOCK PLANS TO PLAY PGA CHAMPIONSHIP AGAIN
Speaking after his round today, where he shot five-over and missed the cut, Michael Block was in a defiant mood.
Asked whether this will be his final outing at the PGA Championship, the veteran insisted he will qualify for at least one more in the future... and maybe even five more.
Michael Block (+5) said he's going to grab lunch and an IPA while he waits to see if he makes the cut.He also said we haven't seen the last of him."There is no way on god's green earth this is my last [PGA Championship.] I will definitely qualify for one more, if not 5 more." pic.twitter.com/WlQ2ZspYAwMay 15, 2026
PAR SAVE FOR RORY
Rory McIlroy is looking a lot better than yesterday and has now gone par-birdie-par-birdie-par-par through six holes. He's at +2 and is now making the cut as things stand.
Rory McIlroy is rolling early in Round 2. 🔥His second birdie of the day and he's two-under through four holes.#PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/62pAo8ywwXMay 15, 2026
NOTHING CAN STOP POTGIETER!
A wayward tee shot. A shaky second. And yet, Aldrich Potgieter remains at five-under after sinking a 20ft putt to save par on 13.
That could be a really important moment for the youngster.
'HARDEST PINS I'VE EVER SEEN'
Scottie Scheffler, speaking to Sky Sports, says the pins today were the hardest he has ever played in his career, pointing out the 14th as the toughest.
RORY MCILROY UPDATE
McIlroy has been superb so far today, with two birdies and four pars on his opening six holes.
He is back to +2 and still just seven off the lead, but he has just missed the par 3 7th green to the right, and will have his work cut out to save par.
JON RAHM IS REALLY IN THIS
It's so good to see Jon Rahm back playing well on the Major stage.
He is safely aboard the par 3 7th and will have a decent look at birdie.
The Spaniard is currently one-under-par. His playing partner, Jordan Spieth (E), has just hit a beauty.
LEADERBOARD IS BUNCHED
As things stand, there are exactly 70 players set to make the cut and all 70 would be within eight strokes. Incredible.
RICKIE FOWLER DROPPING
Fowler, who has the most top-10s in Majors without a win out of anyone in the field (13), has just had a poor finish to his front nine. The six-time PGA Tour winner doubled the 7th and then bogeyed the 8th and has fallen from one-under to two-over in the blink of an eye.
BIRDIE FOR RAHM
Jon Rahm rolls in a 30-footer at the 8th for a 2 to move up to two-under-par.
The LIV star is right in the mix here.
BIG PAR SAVE FOR MCILROY
The Masters champ stays at two-over-par after rolling in a 10-footer to get up-and-down at the 8th. Another big save from the Northern Irishman. Spieth misses his birdie putt and remains at level-par.
POTGIETER STAT
"If the 21-year-old ends the day with at least a share of the lead, he would become the youngest player to hold the 36-hole lead at a Major Championship since Tiger Woods at the 1997 Masters" - via the PGA of America
ALDRICH POTGIETER'S DRIVING STATS THIS YEAR
- Strokes Gained Off the tee: 4th
- Driving distance: 1st
- Clubhead speed: 3rd
- Driving accuracy: 128th
UNLUCKY FOR THEEGALA
Sahith Theegala (-3) has just hit out of the fairway bunker on 10, hit the tree in front before finding his ball...once 3-minutes had expired.
He has to drop it back in the bunker and play it as his fourth shot. Ouch.
RAHM'S BIRDIE ON 8:
Rahm on the rise. ⬆️His first birdie of the day sees him move into T8.#PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/1yYQprvI9ZMay 15, 2026
CUT LINE HAS MOVED
The cut line has dropped to four-over-par now.
There are currently 85 players at +4 or better.
THEEGALA TRIPLE
After not being able to find his ball within 3 minutes following his fairway bunker shot on 10, Sahith Theegala went on to make a triple bogey.
It dropped him down from three-under back to level-par.
BRYSON DECHAMBEAU UPDATE
The LIV star has just birdied the 9th to get back to +9.
He is out in 38 (+3) today and needs a very special back nine to make the cut. If not, it will be his second successive missed cut in a Major this year - bizarre considering he has won twice in the LIV Golf League.
MISSES FOR MCILROY AND RAHM
Both Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm fail to birdie the par 5 9th after hitting 340 yard drives down the middle.
Still, both will be very happy with their day's work so far.
Rahm is at -2, with McIlroy at +2.
LUDVIG ABERG UPDATE
For the Ludvig Aberg fans out there - or backers (he was my main pick in the GM Tour Issue Podcast Tipster's Challenge this week) - he is one-under for his front nine with eight pars and one bogey, and currently +1 for the tournament. That has him in T34th as things stand.
MCILROY CHILLING
Rory McIlroy is currently sat down resting up against an advertisement board waiting on the 10th tee. The pace of play is glacial today, with rounds taking up to six hours.
GARRICK HIGGO...
The South African has done a lot for his brand this week, as the amount of coverage he has received from missing his tee time has undoubtedly increased fans' awareness of him.
But he is currently outside of the cut line by one stroke. He'd be one stroke inside if he arrived at the tee a little earlier on Thursday morning...
FIRST BOGEY OF THE DAY FOR POTGIETER
Not the greatest timing for Aldrich Potgieter. He's just made his first bogey of the day at the 17th to lose the solo lead. He's back to four under with Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy.
RORY TAKING IT EASY
Does this image sum up the slow pace of the play in the second round?
Rory McIlroy chilling on the 10th tee box at Aronimink.Caption this 👇 pic.twitter.com/FHnAjaBLuJMay 15, 2026
MCNEALY TAKES SOLO LEAD
Maverick McNealy makes his second consecutive birdie at the 2nd (his 11th) to lead by one.
🚨 New solo leader alert 🚨Maverick McNealy takes over the top spot at 5-under after back-to-back birdies.#PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/AHF1jdmxV6May 15, 2026
CUT LINE MOVES
The cut line has moved from +4 to +3, meaning there are now 70 above it.
SETBACK FOR XANDER
Xander Schauffele is a big name in the hunt. The 2024 champion was one under going to the 10th (the hardest hole today), but he's bogeyed it to slip back one and is now five back of leader Maverick McNealy.
CLOSE FOR CAM SMITH
Cameron Smith remains level-par after narrowly missing a birdie putt at the 14th. He should still make the cut though, and that will be progress after recent Majors. He's missed the cut in the last six.
SOLID FROM MCILROY
McIlroy's driving was wayward at The Masters, and it was during the first round yesterday.
He's like a different player off the tee today, and finds the fairway with his latest at the 11th. He remains on +2, just one above the cut line.
BRYSON DECHAMBEAU UPDATE
DeChambeau's day goes from bad to worse with another bogey at the 11th.
That leaves him on +10 and surely heading out of the tournament.
LOWRY FALLS BELOW CUT LINE
The cut line moved to +3 a few minutes ago and one big name helpless to do anything about it is Shane Lowry. He headed to the clubhouse on +4, and now he'll be praying the cut line moves back in his favor to extend his week.
CUT LINE MOVES AGAIN
And just like that, Lowry gets a temporary reprieve! The cut line moves back to +4 and he, and others, breathe a sigh of relief.
AGONY FOR RORY AT 11
At the 11th, a beautiful long putt from McIlroy almost finds the hole but runs out of gas a revolution short. That would have taken him to +1
RAHM MAKES A MOVE
Jon Rahm hasn't shone in too many Majors in recent times, but he's well in contention here.
The Spaniard makes a birdie at the 11th to move to -3 and just two off the lead.
ERROR OFF THE TEE FROM RAHM
Just when Rahm moves firmly into the conversation, he sends his tee shot at the 12th way right. McIlroy fares better, finding the fairway.
NOT QUITE FOR LEADER
At the 4th, leader Maverick McNealy has a long putt for birdie, but that just stops short and he'll remain at -5.
WELL PLAYED, JON
After his wild tee shot at the 12th, Jon Rahm saves par to stay at -3.
MORE TROUBLE OFF THE TEE FOR RAHM
For the second hole in a row, Rahm sends his tee shot right at the 13th, giving a withering look as his ball flies into the rough.
ONLY JORDAN SPIETH...
Jordan Spieth defying golf physics with this wedge shot 🤯📺 ESPN | @PGAChampionship pic.twitter.com/r93iAH5SAbMay 15, 2026
MAGIC MAVERICK
The leader Maverick McNealy moves two clear with a birdie at the 5th (his 14th)!
Maverick McNealy opens up a two-shot lead at 6-under. 📈#PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/yaI3MYcS2UMay 15, 2026
RAHM BOGEY
Rahm was out of position off the tee at 13, and ultimately he faces a long putt to save par. He doesn't a now he's back to -2.
MCILORY ADDS BUFFER
McIlroy's position looks even safer now with a birdie at the 12th to move to +1, three clear of the cut line.
MISSTEP FROM MAVERICK
There aren't too many better putters than Maverick McNealy, but he makes a rare error at 6 (his 15th), missing a shot putt to save par. That means he's back to -5.
SAFELY HOME FOR CAMERON SMITH
Cameron Smith finishes his round in style with a long birdie putt to get back to even.
He makes the cut at a Major for the first time since the 2024 US Open.
Cam Smith drains a huge birdie putt on the final hole to finish even par through 36 holes. 🔥The Aussie is headed to the weekend at a Major Championship for the first time since the 2024 U.S. Open.#PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/hBjSooc4wzMay 15, 2026
LEADER STAYS STEADY
Maverick McNealy's slender lead over Alex Smalley stays intact with par at 7. He's on -5 with Smalley on -4.
MCILROY FINDING HIS GROOVE
McIlroy with a birdie putt at the 15th. It misses by a whisker and he'll remain on +1, but that shouldn't take away from what is a good day for the two-time champion. He's not out of this by a long shot, just six back and with the familiar bounce in his step beginning to show signs of life.
LUDVIG LOOKING GOOD
It's been a good back nine for Ludvig Aberg, with four birdies to move to -2. It's so nearly -3 but another chance lips out at the 17th.
TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE FOR DECHAMBEAU
Bryson DeChambeau his finally found some rhythm and makes back-to-back birdies at the 16th and 17th
It adds a degree of respectability to his score at +8, but he's still four behind the cut line with just one to play.
TEE TROUBLE HITS RAHM
You get the feeling that if Jon Rahm is to win this week, he needs to be better off the tee than his back nine today.
After two earlier tee shots went far to the right, now he finds the left rough at 16, an outcome that sees him allow his club to drop to the floor after his swing. He's hanging in there on -1, but he'll be taking a look at the issue between now and tomorrow.
MCNEALY SLIPS UP
After a toe shot off the putter at 8, McNealy leaves a tricky par putt, and it narrowly misses. He's now ties for the lead with Alex Smalley at -4.
GREAT FROM GREYSERMAN
What a way for Max Greyserman to finish his round! He wraps up with an eagle to move to -3, just one back of the lead.
RAHM FRUSTRATION
Jon Rahm has made two bogeys in his last three holes, but a chance to move to -2 presents itself at the 16th. It stays out though, while McIlroy also makes par and on they go to the 17th.
WELL DONE, RICKIE
Rickie Fowler saves a par with a brilliant long putt at 18 and he's just five behind the leaders. Another to keep an eye on, as he's been in good form recently too.
BRYSON DECHAMBEAU MISSES CUT
Well, he finished with a flourish, but for Bryson DeChambeau, his three consecutive birdies to close out his tournament will offer little consolation.
He finishes on +7, three beneath the cut line, but at least that finale will give him something to work with as he builds towards the US Open.
KOEPKA INTO WEEKEND
Three-time PGA Champion Brooks Koepka is safely into the weekend on +1.
SPIETH IN THE MIX
Jordan Spieth is the other player in McIlroy and Rahm's group, and he's also not to be written off just yet. He's on +1, just five back in pursuit of the win that would complete his career Grand Slam.
MCNEALY FINISHES WITH CO-LEAD
Maverick McNealy finishes with a par to ensure he's in the final group tomorrow. He's level with Alex Smalley on -4.
MCILROY, RAHM AND SPIETH HOME WITH PARS
McIlroy, Rahm and Spieth all finish with pars. That leaves McIlroy on +1, five off the lead and tied with Spieth, with Rahm on -1. All three are still well in the hunt with two rounds to play.
