Max Homa responds to Rory McIlroy’s comments about Aronimink after being left shocked by the golf course
Max Homa expressed shock at the difficult setup of Aronimink during the PGA Championship, particularly after missing the cut at 12-over par. He responded to Rory McIlroy's criticism that the course setup led to a crowded leaderboard by defending the challenge it presented. While conditions were brutal early in the tournament, easier pin placements on Saturday sparked debate among players and fans.
- ▪Max Homa missed the cut at the PGA Championship after shooting 12-over par due to Aronimink's tough setup.
- ▪Rory McIlroy criticized the course setup, saying it prevented players from separating themselves on the leaderboard.
- ▪Homa defended the difficulty of the course, noting that conditions were extremely challenging with wind, thick rough, and tucked pins early in the tournament.
- ▪On Saturday, the PGA of America introduced easier pin placements, which frustrated Homa while watching from home.
- ▪Scottie Scheffler remarked that he had never seen such a tightly packed leaderboard at this stage of a major championship.
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