Jhonattan Vegas Leads into the Weekend
Jhonattan Vegas is heading into the weekend with the lead. After an impressive round that saw him make five birdies in six holes, he finished Thursday at 7-under. Following that, he shot a 1-under 70 on Friday, bringing his total to 8-under. This effort included a fortunate shot off a rake, allowing him to maintain a two-shot advantage at the PGA Championship’s halfway point.
Challengers Pursue from Behind
Right behind Vegas are Matthieu Pavon, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Si Woo Kim, all sitting at 6-under. Kim notably made a record-breaking hole-in-one during the tournament. Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler also positioned himself well on Friday by making four birdies to move to 5-under. In contrast, both Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy narrowly made the cut, finishing at even par.
Major Names Miss the Cut
The cut was set at 1-over, forcing several high-profile golfers to exit early, including Shane Lowry, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, Phil Mickelson, and Brooks Koepka.
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Vegas’ Fortunate Break
At Quail Hollow, Jhonattan Vegas encountered a stroke of luck while on the 17th hole, where his ball deflected off a rake rather than heading into the water. He managed to salvage the hole and remarked, “Sometimes you hit a rake that goes on the green. It’s part of the game, and you’ve just got to enjoy it all.”
Rory’s Rollercoaster Round
Rory McIlroy is fighting to stay in contention, having made a birdie at the 10th hole to move to 1-over. His performance has been shaky, but as he approaches the final holes, he’s in a tight race to surpass the cut line.
Final Thoughts
With the tournament heating up, Vegas looks to uphold his lead while former champions strive to make their mark. The next couple of rounds promise to be intense as players push for victory at the PGA Championship.
