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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.
Rory McIlroy expressed frustration over the leak of his driver change during the US PGA Championship, emphasizing the importance of confidentiality in equipment testing, and discussed his recent performance and goals after winning the Masters and preparing for the US Open.
Rory McIlroy remains in contention for the US PGA Championship after shooting a second consecutive round of 69, leaving him one under par on aggregate. Brooks Koepka leads the field at six under par, with Viktor Hovland and Corey Conners sharing second place at minus five. Bryson DeChambeau was heckled by the crowd, but remains in the hunt. Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose also made moves up the leaderboard, while Padraig Harrington had a wild morning at the office.
Bryson DeChambeau, who had been out of the spotlight due to a switch to the rebel LIV tour, chronic loss of form, and a serious hand injury, made a comeback at the 105th US PGA Championship with a first-round score of 66, putting him atop the leaderboard. Rory McIlroy struggled with swing problems and physical issues, finishing with a one-over-par 71. Frost caused a delay of almost two hours to the start of play, and some players will have to complete their opening rounds on Friday morning.