Hideki Matsuyama and Kevin Kisner Share Lead at PGA Championship Midway Through
Matsuyama and Kisner tie for the top spot
After an impressive showing, Matsuyama and Kisner share the PGA Championship lead.
Rory McIlroy trails by ten strokes
The four-time major champion struggled during the second round, falling 10 strokes behind the lead.
Phil Mickelson misses cut
The five-time major champion failed to make the weekend cut, marking the first time in 22 years he hasn't played in a PGA Championship on the weekend.
Matsuyama overcomes delay, shoots 8-under 64
The 25-year-old Japanese golfer bounced back from a delay and wet, slippery conditions to shoot a 64, taking his game from tee to green.
Kisner, 33-year-old South Carolinian, pulls ahead
Kisner capitalized on changing conditions and a strong putting game, shooting 8-under 64 to hold the shared lead.
Weather delays force changes
Delays pushed back later players, but Matsuyama responded by adding two more birdies to match Kisner's score.
Jason Day lurks in third
The former world No. 1 almost caught up to the leaders, finishing with a 66 that included an Eagle-Birdie-Birdie run, leaving him three strokes behind the lead.
Molinari, Oosthuizen close the gap
Both golfers shot 6-under 64 to remain one stroke behind Kisner and Matsuyama, positioning themselves well for a strong weekend finish.
Rory McIlroy's comeback falls short
Despite battling his way back into contention, McIlroy's 6-under 66 wasn't enough to catch up to Matsuyama and Kisner. He trails by 10 strokes heading into the weekend.
Elite golfers struggle at new Quail Hollow
Some well-known names like Jordan Spieth and Phil Mickelson experienced difficulties at the revamped Quail Hollow course.
Inside the Numbers
- Matsuyama ranked No. 5 in the Official World Golf Ranking
- Kisner, while faring well in TGL (The Golf League), lacks consistency in important matches
As the PGA Championship winds down, top golfers struggle to maintain their form on the challenging new course. With Matsuyama and Kisner sharing the lead, Sunday's final round will be one for the ages. Don't miss any of the action as the best golfers try to capture the major championship title.
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