Potgieter Takes Early Command as PGA Championship Day 2 Heats Up

Aldrich Potgieter moved into the lead at five-under halfway through Day 2 of the US PGA Championship at Aronimink, with Alex Smalley one behind at four-under and Chris Gotterup (with Matsuyama) also in the mix at four-under after a 65. The day featured back-and-forth scoring, including Bryson DeChambeau’s continued struggles (+9), while stars like Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth battled bumps and birdies. Justin Thomas and Cameron Young were around two-under, Scottie Scheffler finished around two-under after a steadier round, and Justin Rose electrified the crowd with an eagle at the par-4 9th to keep himself in the action. Tough pins and shifting winds kept the leaderboard lively as players pushed toward the weekend.