The 2026 PGA Championship is underway at Aronimink Golf Club, with Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele in the clubhouse and in contention after posting a 4-under 66 on Moving Day. The lead is currently 4 under par, with a seven-way tie for the top. Aaron Rai, Jon Rahm, Ludvig Åberg, Matthias Schmid, Nick Taylor, Maverick McNealy, and Alex Smalley are all tied for the lead. McIlroy is just one stroke off the lead, while defending champion Scottie Scheffler sits two back from the top. The course setup has been described as difficult, with Rahm noting the challenge and fun of the course, leading to a bunched leaderboard. Rai had a strong day, shooting 67 with 6 birdies, and is in a five-way tie for the lead. McIlroy is reflecting on the course, noting the balance of tough pins and more accessible ones, and is optimistic about his chances. The scoring difference is extreme, with the second side playing a bit too hard. Chris Gotterup and Jon Rahm have joined Rai at 5 under. Scheffler, despite a perfect setup, missed his birdie putt and settled for par. The playoff format at Aronimink is unique, and the movement on the leaderboard has been intense. Matti Schmid and Nick Taylor are new clubhouse leaders, with 65s, and are a shot above McIlroy and Schauffele. The crowd's trust in Wyndham Clark is notable, and Rai has risen to the solo lead. The leaderboard continues to change, with Jaegar and Taylor joining the lead, and Åberg and Rai in, while JT is out. Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy are now in a tie for the clubhouse lead. McIlroy has birdied the 11th and 13th holes to reach 4 under par, and is in a tie with 12 other players. The congestion at T-3 is notable, with Nick Taylor bogey-free through his third round. Rahm has joined McNealy atop the leaderboard, and McIlroy has dropped a shot at No. 17. Smalley's tee shot at No. 1 was wide right, and Rai has joined the lead at 3 under. McIlroy is looking for his third Wanamaker Trophy and a seventh major win, which would break a tie with Nick Faldo. The record PGA purse has been announced, and there are some birdies out there, with Michael Kim having six to get to T-9. The hole locations have been described as 'absurd', and there is potential for more 'absurd'ity on Day 3. Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley are the co-leaders heading into the weekend.
