PGA Championship Leaderboard 2014: Twitter Reacts to Day 2 Results and Standings

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Published: August 9, 2014

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The entire PGA Tour is Rory McIlory’s playground, and the rest of the competitors are simply living in it.

After turning in a five-under opening round Thursday, McIlroy seized the lead after the second round with a four-under 67 Friday. He tallied an eagle, four birdies and two bogeys on the day, and it was a testament to how incredible he is playing on the course that he held the lead despite not quite being at his best.

Here is a look at the leaderboard, with McIlroy sitting on top:



McIlroy explained why he thought he wasn't at the top of his game when he discussed his round and nine-under score, via Bob Harig of ESPN.com:

I scored well, but the golf wasn't quite as pretty as yesterday at times. Neither was the weather, obviously. Played well for the most part. There were some key up-and-downs to keep the momentum going in the round.

Obviously my swing is technically in a good place at the minute. I'm able to shape the ball in both ways. I'm confident, and I'm just on a good run. You've seen when I've been on good runs like this. I can sort of keep it going for a little while. Hopefully I can keep it longer than I have done in the past. 

Helen Ross of the PGA Tour provided a summary of McIlroy’s performance, while the PGA of America pointed out that this is nothing new at the PGA Championship:



Caddie Ted Scott put McIlroy’s recent stretch of dominance in perspective:



McIlroy is only one stroke clear of the rest of the field, but it is difficult to envision him losing his hold on the lead. He has won his past two starts, including the Open Championship, and has been particularly impressive in the short game.

Coming through with the putter on the weekend of a major is always critical, and McIlroy managed to get through Friday’s round with only 27 putts. If he continues to sink shots from the...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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