Smalley, McNealy Share PGA Lead as 7 Players Sit Tied at the Top
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Updated · ESPN · May 15
Smalley, McNealy Share PGA Lead as 7 Players Sit Tied at the Top
15 articles · Updated · ESPN · May 15
Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy moved atop a tightly packed 2026 PGA Championship leaderboard at Aronimink Golf Club, with the tournament still bunched near the top.
That congestion also includes defending champion Scottie Scheffler, who was reported in a seven-way tie for the lead as players grappled with Aronimink's demanding setup.
Rory McIlroy arrived after winning the Masters and chasing a second straight major, but an earlier 74 left him trying to recover over the weekend.
Jordan Spieth is also a key storyline because a PGA title would complete the career Grand Slam, adding to a field already loaded with major contenders.
Are Aronimink's 'absurd' pin placements a true test of skill, or are they unfairly punishing the world's best golfers?
Can Jordan Spieth's 'not trying to win' strategy finally help him conquer the PGA and complete his career Grand Slam?
With Cameron Young thriving using a 'rollback' ball, is the new rule already proving ineffective before it even starts?