Justin Rose admits there’s a problem he’s been having at the PGA Championship so far

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Justin Rose endured a tricky second round of the PGA Championship on Friday, shooting a three-over 73.

That followed his even-par 70 on day one at Aronimink to take his total to three-over, just below the projected cut line of two-over at the time he entered the clubhouse, which quickly changed to three-over.

The Englishman is chasing his second career major win this week, and holed out for eagle from distance at the very last to give himself a great chance of making the weekend.

But Rose has been far from his best at this year’s PGA Championship, where his irons have understandably come under the spotlight.

He put new McLaren irons in his bag ahead of the Cadillac Championship two weeks ago, which he discussed after his second round at Aronimink.

Justin Rose admits problem at the PGA Championship

Asked on Sky Sports Golf how he feels going into the weekend, he said: “Oh my God, two more days of that!

“No, obviously it is a good opportunity to go and find something. I have been hitting everything right off the tee, not being able to stay in posture or stay in my shots.

“I am losing everything to the right, no start line or club face control. It has been a bit of a struggle out there, for sure, but I want to find it.

“I feel like there is a score to be had out there for sure, I can kind of see it on this course. It’s a course I have played well in the past, it fits my eye, I like it.

“If I can go and post two good rounds on the weekend, it’s been such a fun leaderboard. So many guys are within two or three shots of the lead.

“If I can stick around at the weekend, I feel like I can still have a great week.”