Jhonattan Vegas Maintains Lead at PGA Championship in Charlotte

Jhonattan Vegas took the lead for the first time in a major at the PGA Championship, holding an 8-under 134 score going into the weekend despite a late double bogey on the 18th hole. Scottie Scheffler, though not fully in control of his game, remained a strong contender just three shots behind Vegas. Notable performances included Si Woo Kim's hole-in-one on the longest par 3 in major history and Matthieu Pavon and Matt Fitzpatrick trailing closely behind. Defending champion Xander Schauffele narrowly made the cut, extending his streak to 64 consecutive cuts made, the longest since Tiger Woods' record. Rory McIlroy faced challenges after his driver was deemed unfit for play by USGA regulations, impacting his performance and forcing him to find a replacement mid-tournament. The leaderboard showed a mix of drama and resilience as the championship headed into the weekend.