The PGA Championship is heating up as we head into the weekend, and the leaderboard is looking like a mix of greatness, surprises, and a few heartbreaks. Let’s break it down and take a closer look at who’s shining, who’s struggling, and who might just pull off an epic weekend run.
Leaderboard Standouts
At the top of the leaderboard, Jhonattan Vegas is holding court after a strong two rounds. Vegas sits at 8-under-par, leading the field by two shots despite a frustrating double bogey on the 18th hole in his second round. Hey, even front-runners aren’t immune to a hiccup or two. With his cushion, Vegas looks steady heading into crunch time.
Not far behind, we’ve got Si Woo Kim, who etched his name into the highlight reel with a ridiculous 252-yard hole-in-one on the par-3 6th. The guy nailed it like he’d been practicing that exact shot his whole life. That ace propelled Kim to a 7-under 64, putting him in a tie for second place at 6-under alongside Max Homa. Speaking of Homa, his round was no slouch either. He flirted with his own hole-in-one on the 14th, leaving him a gimme eagle that boosted his scorecard.
Rounding out the group at 6-under are Matt Fitzpatrick and Matthieu Pavon, both showing the kind of steady brilliance it takes to position yourself for a title run. And you can’t forget Scottie Scheffler. Sitting at 5-under after a second-round 68, the World No. 1 is lurking just three strokes back. If you’re leading right now, that has to make you nervous.
Notable Missed Cuts
Not everyone’s weekend plans are looking so peachy. Some big names packed up early after the cut line was set at 1-over. Losing Jordan Spieth stings, as he missed by just one stroke despite rallying with a second-round 68. Justin Thomas? Gone. Shane Lowry? Also out. And then there’s Ludvig Åberg, whose promising tournament turned into a 3-over that won’t see daylight on Saturday.
For Spieth fans, this has to feel like being two feet from the pin only to three-putt.
Players to Watch
The weekend promises some thrilling matchups, with a few players perfectly positioned to shake up the leaderboard.
First up, Scottie Scheffler. Sitting three shots behind Vegas, the World No. 1 can turn things around faster than you can say, “birdie.” With his consistent game (and nerves that barely register under pressure), expect a major push from him.
Then there’s Bryson DeChambeau, at 3-under and still in the mix. Look, love him or leave him, you can’t ignore that the man has the power to demolish par-5s and mess things up for everyone above him on the leaderboard.
And don’t forget Rory McIlroy. Yeah, he squeaked in right at the cut line at 1-over, but you can’t count the guy out just yet. He’s had big moments at Quail Hollow in the past, and maybe this weekend he channels those vibes to stage a comeback for the books.
The Weekend Awaits
With a stacked leaderboard, a few crushing exits, and plenty of intrigue surrounding some of the sport’s biggest names, the PGA Championship is set for a dramatic finish. Whether you’re rooting for the steady hand of Jhonattan Vegas or hoping for a come-from-behind story like Rory or Bryson, the weekend promises the thrills we’ve come to expect from one of golf’s premier events.
Load up on snacks, charge the TV remote, and settle in. This one’s shaping up to be a classic.
