Rory McIlroy surged back into contention at the PGA Championship with a stellar second-round performance, turning around his initial struggles at Aronimink Golf Club. After finishing his first round with a disappointing 74, which included four bogeys, McIlroy bounced back with a bogey-free 67 to head into the weekend at one over par, just five shots behind leaders Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley.

McIlroy's round featured three birdies, although he struggled with the par-fives. He expressed optimism about his chances, stating, "I think everyone's got to feel like they have got a chance... At five back I do feel like I'm right in the tournament."

Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion, faced difficulties as he recorded a one-over 71, dropping him two shots behind the leaders. He acknowledged the challenging conditions, noting, "This is the hardest set of pin locations that I've seen since I've been on tour."

Key Highlights:

• Chris Gotterup delivered a remarkable 65, placing him among a group just one shot off the lead.
• Jordan Spieth, aiming for a career Grand Slam, is five shots back after a solid performance.
• Bryson DeChambeau missed the cut for the second consecutive major despite ending his round with three birdies.

In an intense leaderboard with 29 players within four strokes of the lead, the tournament remains wide open. Notable names like Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele, and Brooks Koepka are all in contention, setting the stage for an exciting weekend ahead.