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McNealy Joins Smalley for PGA Championship Halfway Lead, Scheffler Two ...
Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy reached 4-under 136, the highest 36-hole lead at the PGA Championship since 2012, as seven major champions stayed within four shots.
On Friday, PGA Tour golfers Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy grabbed a share of the lead at 4-under par during the second round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania.
Chilly, windy conditions and exceptionally difficult pin positions at Aronimink challenged the 156-player field, with the projected cut line settling at 4-over par for the weekend.
World number one Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, and Hideki Matsuyama remain within two shots of the lead, with 15 players separated by only two strokes entering the weekend.
Masters champion Rory McIlroy recovered to survive the cut at 1-over, while Bryson DeChambeau failed to advance despite closing with three consecutive birdies.
Moving day on Saturday promises intense competition at Aronimink, with seven major champions within four shots of the leaders entering the weekend.
Americans Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley (-4) are tied for first place after two days at the PGA Championship, the second major golf tournament of the year, taking place at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania.