
Day two of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club revealed significant challenges for players, including world number one Scottie Scheffler, who struggled with tough conditions. The demanding course has raised concerns about the state of golf and the need for urgent improvements.
Mentioned in this story
Photo by Maddie Meyer/PGA of America/PGA of America via Getty Images
Against all expectations, Aronimink Golf Club has been a brutally tough test for the PGA Championship.
Almost every player from the opening group, including world number one Scottie Scheffler, tumbled down the leaderboard, unable to conquer the gusting wind and ensnaring rough of Aronimink.
The players looked miserable, and thatâs exactly what we want to see from a major championship test. You want the Wanamaker Trophy? Okay. Earn it.
But the difficulty of the golf course exposed a massive problem for the sport which needs to be addressed immediately.
Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images
The morning rounds at Aronimink were so difficult that it took an age for the players to complete their rounds. It took Scottie Schefflerâs group over five hours to play 18 holes of golf. Ridiculous.
Justin Thomas, Keegan Bradley and Cameron Young were put on the clock for their slow play, but their retort to the official was that they werenât far behind the group ahead. Thatâs a testament to how slow the general play was throughout the field.
It doesnât matter how hard it is out there, a six hour round cannot be acceptable. In no golf course in the world would an amateur get away with that without returning to an incredibly disgruntled clubhouse.
So why these players are not capable of playing a round in five hours, no matter how challenging the golf course, is beyond comprehension. And how they were allowed to creep along at a snailâs pace all day is absolutely ridiculous.
Players faced tough conditions at Aronimink Golf Club, including gusting winds and difficult rough, leading to many falling down the leaderboard.
World number one Scottie Scheffler struggled significantly, tumbling down the leaderboard due to the challenging course conditions.
The performance at Aronimink highlights a pressing issue in golf regarding course difficulty and the need for improvements to enhance player experience.

NCAA softball regionals are here! Check the schedule and how to watch.
Catch the Tigers vs Blue Jays game tonight at 6:45 p.m. ET on Apple TV!
Catch the Tigers vs Blue Jays game tonight at 6:45 p.m. ET on Apple TV!
Paul Skenes praises Henry Davis for his role in his success on the mound.
See every story in Sports â including breaking news and analysis.
Slow play seems to infuriate everyone but the players, so hereâs what golf must do to speed players up for fans.
First, there must be a consistent application of stroke penalties. Currently, officials rely on warnings and fines that are negligible to the sportâs top earners. They must grow a spine and apply the penalty to players who are crawling along at a disrespectful pace.
And to make those decisions easier, there must be a shot clock applied to players. Give them 90 seconds to take a shot, and if they exceed it, penalise them. One warning, then a stroke. That needs to apply to every player at all times.
After sitting through near-six-hour rounds at Aronimink, the fansâ enjoyment of the sport must now be prioritized over these players, who are simply taking far too long.