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2025 PGA Championship: McIlroy Bounces Back, DeChambeau Challenges for Victory

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The 2025 PGA Championship is heating up at Quail Hollow, with Rory McIlroy (+1) fighting to stay in contention after a narrow cut. McIlroy faces a daunting task to turn his tournament around, while Bryson DeChambeau (-3) and Scottie Scheffler (-5) are among the leaders chasing surprise 36-hole leader Jhonattan Vegas. The world No 70 has a two-shot lead after a one-under-par 70, but his dismal history in majors raises questions about his chances of winning the Wanamaker Trophy.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rory McIlroy will tee off at 1:25 PM BST in the third round, with a long shot at turning his tournament around after a narrow cut.
  • Bryson DeChambeau is in a strong position, despite a three-stroke deficit to leader Jhonattan Vegas, with a commendable -3 score.
  • Scottie Scheffler is another contender, tied with Max Homa and Matt Fitzpatrick at -5, seeking to capitalize on their chances in the final two rounds.
  • Jhonattan Vegas held the first-round lead with a one-under-par 70, setting up an intriguing challenge for the other contenders.
  • Matt Fitzpatrick rose to a joint second place at the PGA Championship, showcasing the depth of quality among the players.
  • Max Homa and Kim Seong-hoon are also in contention at -6, while other notables like Jamie MacIntyre and Viktor Hovland are hovering around the top.

Statistics:

  • Jhonattan Vegas leads the tournament with a two-stroke advantage, after a one-under-par 70 in the second round.
  • Bryson DeChambeau has compiled an impressive -3 score until now, setting himself up for a strong challenge for the title.
  • Matt Fitzpatrick and Max Homa are tied at -5, providing significant competition for the lead.
  • Rory McIlroy narrowly made the cut, facing a significant uphill task to advance in the competition.
  • Leaderboard:

+ Jhonattan Vegas: -8

+ Pavon, Fitzpatrick, Kim: -6

+ Homa, Scheffler: -5

+ Selected others: -4, MacIntyre; -3, DeChambeau, Rai; -2, Scott, Hovland, Rahm; -1, Hatton; +1, McIlroy

Sources:

  • "[Rory McIlroy in action at Quail Hollow](https://www.gettyimages.com.au/search/2/image?phrase=Rory+McIlroy+PGA+Championship)"
  • "[2025 PGA Championship tee times](https://www.pga.com/news/pga-championship/2025-tee-times)"
  • "[PGA Championship 2025 -- round three](https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/pga-championship-2025-round-three-221056659.html)"

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