Rory McIlroy, five back of lead at PGA: Anyone who made 36-hole cut has chance to win

Key Points:

• Aronimink Golf Club's challenging greens have led to the highest 36-hole score to par at the PGA Championship in 14 years, resulting in a tightly packed leaderboard with 15 players within two shots of the lead.
• Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy, unexpected leaders at 4-under 136, highlight the unpredictability of the tournament, with many major champions like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Justin Thomas close behind.
• Difficult pin placements and tough conditions, including cold temperatures and strong winds, have made scoring challenging, with players finding it hard to make birdies and avoid bogeys.
• Notable players such as Bryson DeChambeau missed the cut, while others like McIlroy and Jordan Spieth remain in contention, eyeing potential Grand Slam achievements.
• The congested leaderboard and tough course setup suggest the weekend could bring significant shifts, with players needing to capitalize on scoring opportunities to move up.