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Jhonattan Vegas Leads PGA Championship as Weekend Play Begins

Vegas holds a two-shot lead at 8-under, with top challengers Scheffler, Fitzpatrick, and Kim in pursuit at Quail Hollow.

May 17, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; A general view of a video board indicating play is suspended due to weather before the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Jhonattan Vegas, ranked 70th in the world, leads the PGA Championship at 8-under 134 after two rounds, despite a double bogey on the 18th hole in Round 2.
  • Matthieu Pavon, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Si Woo Kim are tied for second at 6-under, with Kim making the longest hole-in-one in major championship history at 252 yards.
  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler sits three strokes back at 5-under, positioning himself as a strong contender entering the weekend.
  • Defending champion Xander Schauffele and Masters winner Rory McIlroy narrowly made the cut at 1-over, with McIlroy forced to use a backup driver due to USGA regulations.
  • Notable players Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas missed the cut, with Spieth's bid for a career Grand Slam ending at 2-over.