Several notable Europeans may have to wait to win their first major championship. Tommy Fleetwood and Viktor Hovland headlined the big names projected to miss the cut at Aronimink Golf Club.
Fleetwood was 5 over through two rounds, while Hovland was 6 over. The projected cut, as of 1:30 p.m. ET, was expected to settle at 4-over par.
Windy Conditions Impact the Cut Line
A difficult, windy morning at Aronimink caused scores to balloon. The cutline inched higher and higher up the board. J.J. Spaun shot 6 over after an even-par opening round. Michael Block shot 5 over after he notably shot even-par on Thursday.
Fleetwood’s Struggles at Aronimink
Fleetwood’s struggles were the most surprising. He entered in good form after a tied fifth finish last week at the Truist Championship. The No. 6 golfer in the world started on the back nine and took a hit early, making double bogey on the par-3 14th. He made bogeys at the 18th and sixth holes, with his lone birdie coming on his final hole of the day, the par-5 ninth. It’s projected to be just the second missed cut at a PGA Championship in Fleetwood’s last 10 starts.
Hovland’s Middling Season Continues
Hovland’s middling season continues. This will be his first missed cut in seven PGA Championship starts. He has only one top-10 this season.
Other Notable Players Facing Cut
Other notables projected to miss the cut include: Robert MacIntyre (5-over), Russell Henley (5-over), Akshay Bhatia (5-over), Block (5-over), Adam Scott (8-over) and Max Homa (12-over).