Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler Blast 'Absurd' PGA Championship Setup at Aronimink
Scheffler said the setup could push the winning score above par after a windy second round left the projected cut line around 4 over.
- On Friday, Scottie Scheffler criticized the "absurd" pin placements at the 2026 PGA Championship, calling them among the toughest he has encountered at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
- Kerry Haigh and the PGA designed the major tournament with what players called "diabolical" pin locations set on spines and severe slopes, creating a grueling mental examination for the world's best.
- Scheffler described the 14th hole pin as "one of the toughest" he has seen, while Open Champion Shane Lowry said he had "so many 15-footers" he felt like he could putt off the green.
- Patrick Reed, who shot 2 over on Friday, said the pins were "dicey" but hoped conditions would improve for those who survived the cut and made the weekend.
- With the projected cut line hovering around 4 over par, the weekend at Aronimink will reveal which players can navigate the demanding conditions and remain in contention for the title.
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Scheffler calls PGA Championship pin placements the hardest he's ever seen
The scoring at the PGA Championship is especially high, and a big reason is the greens at Aronimink. More specifically, it's the diabolical pin positions.
Scottie Scheffler Reacts to ‘Absurd' Pin Placements at PGA Championship
Round two of the 2026 PGA Championship delivered exactly what is expected from a major tournament. Difficult conditions and a tightly packed leaderboard led to frustration for many players by the end of round 2.Strong winds whipped through Aronimink Golf Club on Friday, creating challenges for even the best players in the world. Among them was Scottie Scheffler. The World No. 1 did not hold back when discussing the course setup and pin placement…
Scottie Scheffler calls setup 'absurd' as players gripe at PGA Championship
NEWTOWN SQUARE. Pa. — There was some major championship complaining blowing through Aronimink Golf Club on Friday as the world's best players tried to come to grips with the challenge in front of them this week outside of Philadelphia.
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