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Jhonattan Vegas Leads Tight Field at PGA Championship After Two Rounds

The Venezuelan golfer holds a two-shot lead at 8-under, with Matthieu Pavon, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Si Woo Kim chasing closely at 6-under.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 16: Michael Block of the United States looks down the 10th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 16, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Si Woo Kim holed the longest ace carded in major championship history on Friday.

Overview

  • Jhonattan Vegas remains atop the leaderboard at 8-under 134 after a second-round 70, despite a double bogey on the 18th hole.
  • Matthieu Pavon, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Si Woo Kim are tied for second at 6-under, with Kim making history with the longest hole-in-one in major championship history at 252 yards.
  • Scottie Scheffler and Max Homa are tied for fifth at 5-under, with Homa shooting a career-best 64 in a major to climb into contention.
  • The cut line was set at 1-over, with notable names like Rory McIlroy and defending champion Xander Schauffele advancing, while Jordan Spieth and Hideki Matsuyama missed the cut.
  • Quail Hollow's challenging conditions, particularly the 'Green Mile' finish, continue to test players as the tournament heads into the weekend.