‘Absurd’ PGA Championship setup draws criticism from Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, others

At the 2026 PGA Championship held at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and other top players criticized the course setup after two days of difficult conditions. Scheffler, the defending champion, called the pin locations the hardest he has seen in his Tour career, including at U.S. Opens, after carding a 1-over round on Friday to sit at -2, two strokes off the lead. The PGA of America's aggressive pin placements compressed the leaderboard, with the lead standing at 3-under through the opening rounds.