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Aaron Rai surged to win the PGA Championship at Aronimink with a clutch birdie on the 17th, while final-pair rivals Alex Smalley and Matti Schmid faded to the back, delivering a stark look at the sport’s cruel romance: a Cinderella moment for Rai and two near-misses that still reshape Smalley’s bid for Augusta and Schmid’s Tour status.
Rory McIlroy shot a 4-under 66 on Moving Day at Aronimink to move to -3 for the PGA Championship, three back of the 6-under leader as a tightly packed leaderboard sets up a dramatic final round after his opening 74.
Rory McIlroy posted a 66 in the third round at Aronimink to surge into contention for the PGA Championship.
Bryson DeChambeau missed the PGA Championship cut by three strokes after a late surge at Aronimink, capping a rough two-month stretch that included a Masters exit and LIV Golf turmoil; other big names such as Tommy Fleetwood, Viktor Hovland and Adam Scott also failed to make the weekend.
Live Round 2 updates from Aronimink show Alex Smalley at the top on 5 under, while Scottie Scheffler battles for fairways and several major contenders, including Patrick Reed and Justin Thomas, chase the leaders amidst windy conditions that are driving scores higher and keeping the leaderboard crowded.
Bryson DeChambeau opened the 2026 PGA Championship with a six-over 76 at Aronimink, bogeying early and finishing with a double, leaving him nine shots behind the leaders. His round featured weak around-the-green play and putting, a notable tee shot ending on stairs, and a tough path to making the cut, suggesting a second straight major miss for the two-time champion.
Rory McIlroy shot a 4-over 74 in the opening round at Aronimink, carding two birdies and six bogeys (five in the final six holes) as wind and errant driving hampered him. He said the round was frustrating and will need a solid Friday to make the cut and challenge for a comeback.
Ahead of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink, analysts lay out favorites and bets with DraftKings odds, highlighting Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy as top contenders, Cameron Young as a strong challenger, and Rickie Fowler as a solid Top 20 bet, while Harris English is pitched as a bold longshot; the Par-70, 7,394-yard layout with large greens will test accuracy and strategy regardless of distance.
Ahead of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink, writers debate how the course will play (and how familiar top players are with it), whether wind or firm greens will crown a winner, and which upstart or seasoned veterans could surge. While Scottie Scheffler remains the favorite in many predictions and could defend his Wanamaker Trophy, Matt Fitzpatrick and other contenders—plus potential breakout stars—could upset the balance depending on Aronimink’s Ross greens, weather, and how players manage a long, strategic test.
An expert-led PGA Championship 2026 Big Board at Aronimink centers world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler as the favorite to defend his title, but faces a star-studded field led by Cameron Young, Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick, Jon Rahm (LIV), Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau and more. The piece frames majors as a test of elite form and notes Kerry Haigh’s course setups tend to identify the week’s winner, keeping Scheffler in the mix but far from a certainty.