2026年PGA選手権の大会2日目、前回覇者のスコッティ・シェフラーは厳しいラウンドとなった。ペンシルベニア州ニュータウントスクエアのアロニミンク・ゴルフクラブで36ホールを終えた時点で、彼は首位と2打差の2アンダーにつけている。
シェフラーは強風と難しいピンポジションに苦しみ、最初の6ホールでフェアウェイを外したほか、最初の4ホールで3つのボギーを叩いた。しかしその後はアイアンショットが冴えを見せ、4番パー4ではアプローチを5フィート（約1.5メートル）につけてバーディを奪うなど、ラウンド終盤に立て直した。これにより、週末に向けて優勝争いに踏みとどまっている。
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Scottie Scheffler overcame a poor start to make the cut on the number at even par during the second round of the 2026 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. The world No. 1 player extended his streak of 68 consecutive made cuts despite challenging weather and a career-worst opening to his round. He now enters the weekend 12 shots behind leaders Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman.
Seven players, including Scottie Scheffler, share the lead after the first round of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink. Several unexpected developments marked the day, from veteran resurgences to challenges faced by top contenders.
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Scottie Scheffler mounted a stunning comeback in the final round of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, shooting a 9-under 63 to finish at 20 under par and tie for fourth place. Despite the effort, Collin Morikawa edged him out to win the tournament at 21 under. Rory McIlroy praised Scheffler's relentless performance, comparing it to Tiger Woods.
Jordan Spieth shot a four-under 68 in the second round of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, featuring seven birdies but marred by a closing double bogey. The three-time major winner expressed frustration over finishing both rounds with doubles, despite feeling his game is improving. Spieth sits seven shots off the lead after two rounds.
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Sepp Straka and Sahith Theegala shot 5-under 67s to share the clubhouse lead after the first round of the 2026 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Maverick McNealy and Lee Hodges also posted 67s, while defending champion Rory McIlroy carded a 2-over 74 amid rust from a recent back injury. Austin Smotherman stands at 5 under through 17 holes, with play suspended for darkness.
Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman share the lead at 12-under par after firing 7-under 64s in the second round of the 2026 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. Rory McIlroy sits one stroke back in solo third following a bogey-free 65, while Xander Schauffele and Adam Scott are tied for third at 9-under. Scottie Scheffler advanced to the weekend at even par, preserving his cut streak.
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Pin locations on the greens at Aronimink Golf Club have tested the world's top golfers during the first two rounds of the 2026 PGA Championship. Players described the setups as unusually demanding, with many flags placed on slopes and crowns amid windy conditions. The approach has kept scores close to par and forced precise shot-making.