Jon Rahm finished remarkably dead last at the PGA Championship after recording rounds of 78 and 77, placing him 11 over par. Fellow golfer Tommy Fleetwood also missed the cut, ending at three over par. These early departures from two notable players were an obvious setback for the tournament organisers at Wentworth. In contrast, Adam Scott posted a strong second score of 67, positioning him favorably at the halfway stage.
The event saw several high profile exits on this particular day. Patrick Reed notably withdrew midway through his round due to an injury. This unforeseen departure carries potential repercussions for Rory McIlroy. McIlroy is actively seeking to take the DP World Tour’s order of merit from Reed, making the American's injury a significant factor in that pursuit.