Aronimink’s pin locations, wind wreak havoc on PGA Championship field

Key Points:

• Patrick Reed, recalling his 2018 BMW Championship experience at Aronimink Golf Club, criticized the par-3 eighth hole at the 2023 PGA Championship, calling it a "dumb hole" despite a shorter yardage on Friday.
• The challenging pin placements, especially on the eighth and 14th holes, combined with cool temperatures and wind, have made scoring difficult, keeping the leaderboard tight through two rounds.
• Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley lead at 4-under, with Chris Gotterup posting the low round of 65 on Friday, though low scores remain rare due to course difficulty.
• World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler described the 14th hole's pin location as the hardest he's seen in a long time, comparing the overall pin setups to those at major venues like Shinnecock Hills and Oakmont.
• The tough conditions and strategic pin placements have ensured Aronimink provides a stern test, with players acknowledging that the winning score could be over par depending on pin locations.