Xander Schauffele outlines what he found ‘pretty diabolical’ about Aronimink over the first two days
Xander Schauffele remains in contention at the PGA Championship after shooting a third-round 66 at Aronimink Golf Club. He described the first two days' pin placements as 'pretty diabolical,' contrasting them with more favorable conditions on Saturday. Schauffele emphasized staying focused amid a tightly packed leaderboard and unpredictable course conditions.
- ▪Xander Schauffele shot a two-under 68 in the first round and a 73 in the second before improving with a 66 in the third round.
- ▪He criticized the early pin positions at Aronimink as 'diabolical,' echoing concerns raised by other players like Scottie Scheffler.
- ▪Schauffele acknowledged the leaderboard remains wide open, calling the tournament a 'free-for-all' due to the course's variable conditions.
- ▪He credited better shot execution on Saturday for his improved performance compared to earlier rounds.
- ▪Schauffele is focusing on controllable factors with his caddie, Austin Kaiser, heading into the final rounds.
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