Rory McIlroy disses PGA Championship setup in press conference
Rory McIlroy criticized the course setup at the 2026 PGA Championship, saying it has led to an overly bunched leaderboard. He argued that the conditions at Aronimink Golf Club made it difficult to separate the best players, with too many pars and few birdies. Despite his comments, McIlroy remains within contention, currently at +1 and five shots off the lead.
- ▪Rory McIlroy expressed dissatisfaction with the PGA Championship course setup at Aronimink Golf Club.
- ▪The leaderboard after two rounds was tightly packed, with 15 players within two shots of the lead.
- ▪McIlroy believes a well-set course should spread out the field, not keep it clustered.
- ▪Scottie Scheffler described the second-round pin placements as some of the toughest he's ever seen.
- ▪Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley shared the lead at 4-under par through 36 holes.
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