Scheffler Navigates Challenging PGA Championship Pin Placements

Defending PGA Champion Scottie Scheffler carded a one-over-par 71 in Friday's second round, placing him at two-under 138 for the tournament. Scheffler, the world's top-ranked golfer, stated the PGA Championship's pin locations at Aronimink represented the hardest he has experienced during his professional career.

Scheffler specifically referenced the 14th hole's pin placement, characterizing it as the most challenging he has seen in an extended period. He noted the greens at Aronimink incorporate manufactured slopes, contributing to the difficulty of getting the ball close to the hole and sinking putts, especially in windy conditions. Scheffler observed the difficult conditions kept scores close to par.

The four-time major winner highlighted the necessity for players to strategically choose when to attack a pin versus playing conservatively. Scheffler refrained from labeling the pin placements as unfair, stating that unfairness in golf typically occurs when wind displaces balls from greens. He concluded that the PGA of America's pin locations could dictate the winning score, potentially pushing it over par.