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Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy sit atop the 36-hole leaderboard at 4-under in a brutally tough PGA Championship at Aronimink, with diabolical pin positions and gusty winds testing the field; a tightly bunched leaderboard includes stars like McIlroy and Scheffler, and McNealy says he’ll lean on his putting as he takes his first weekend lead in a major.
Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley headline a tight second round at Aronimink, with Rory McIlroy rallying to join the chase after a bogey-free 67 that put him one over. The brutal course continues to punish imprecision, rewarding strategic play and iron precision, while several big names sit within two strokes of the leaders, leaving the weekend wide open as players navigate extreme pins and lengthy rounds.
Sepp Straka shot 67 with an eagle late and clutch par saves to share the first-round lead at The Players with Maverick McNealy, Lee Hodges and Sahith Theegala as weather delays and darkness disrupted play at TPC Sawgrass.
Round 3 at the WM Phoenix Open is tightening up with Maverick McNealy catching fire to join Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune at 12 under; Si Woo Kim also bursts into the mix at 11 under after a red-hot start, while Viktor Hovland shoots 65 to sit near the top at 9 under. Michael Thorbjornsen posts 65 to reach 11 under in the clubhouse, and Matt Fitzpatrick slips with a double bogey at the 16th to fall to 11 under as the leaderboard remains packed heading into Sunday, with Scottie Scheffler making a late charge further back.
Maverick McNealy clinched his first PGA TOUR victory at The RSM Classic, earning $1.36 million and 500 FedExCup points, which elevated him to 51st in the FedExCup Points List. This win secures McNealy's participation in several prestigious tournaments, including The Sentry, THE PLAYERS Championship, the Masters, and the PGA Championship. McNealy's victory came after 142 career starts, marking a significant milestone in his professional golf career.
Maverick McNealy secured his first PGA Tour victory at the RSM Classic, marking a significant milestone in his career after overcoming challenges like the full-swing yips and a shoulder injury. McNealy, who once considered a career in business, has been a consistent performer on the tour, and his win is a testament to his perseverance and the support of his family and team. The victory also earns him spots in major tournaments next year, including the Masters and PGA Championship.