Maverick McNealy (-4) and Alex Smalley (-4) share the lead after Round 2 of the PGA Championship, both producing steady play to edge ahead on a demanding Valhalla layout. McNealy’s composed -3 round and Smalley’s consistent -1 kept them narrowly in front of a stacked field.

Just one shot back at -3, a deep group of contenders includes Aldrich Potgieter, Stephan Jaeger, Min Woo Lee, Max Greyserman, Hideki Matsuyama, and Chris Gotterup. Gotterup’s standout -5 was one of the rounds of the day, vaulting him into contention. Matsuyama also impressed with a sharp -3, showcasing his trademark precision.

At -2, the chasing pack features David Puig, Harris English, Si Woo Kim, Ludvig Åberg, Cameron Young, Justin Thomas, and Scottie Scheffler. While Scheffler slipped slightly with a +1, he remains within striking distance, and Thomas’s steady -1 kept him in the mix.