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Brooks Koepka opens strong at PGA Championship after admitting 'family issues' took a toll last year

3 sources5 storiesFirst seen 5/15/2026Score51Breakthrough
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US PGA Championship 2026: McIlroy and Scheffler in contention as McNealy and Smalley lead

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US PGA Championship 2026: McIlroy and Scheffler in contention as McNealy and Smalley lead BBCSmalley, McNealy tied atop PGA Championship; several on their heels ESPNPotential Set-Up Changes?

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That and Two More Stories to Watch This Weekend at Aronimink Yahoo SportsEverything that happened in Round 2 at Aronimink Golf Club as McNealey, Smalley share lead while DeChambeau missed the cut

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Gotterup posts lowest score, Scheffler survives rough start in PGA Championship SportsnetUS PGA Championship 2026: McIlroy and Scheffler in contention as McNealy and Smalley lead BBCScheffler remains in hunt at halfway despite ‘absurd' pin positions at US PGA The GuardianScottie Scheffler calls PGA Championship pin locations 'hardest' he's faced PGA TourGotterup posts lowest score, Scheffler survives rough start in wind-swept PGA Championship TSN

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Scottie Scheffler: PGA challenge 'different,' maybe not 'best' ESPNScottie Scheffler calls PGA Championship pin locations 'hardest' he's faced PGA TourPGA Championship leaderboard, Round 2 updates: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy rebound at Aronimink on Friday Yahoo SportsA Record-Breaking Leaderboard Highlights Thursday at Aronimink PGA ChampionshipUS PGA Championship 2026 golf: day two – live updates The Guardian

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negation mismatch

A: US PGA Championship 2026: McIlroy and Scheffler in contention as McNealy and Smalley lead

B: Scottie Scheffler: PGA challenge 'different,' maybe not 'best' ESPNScottie Scheffler calls PGA Championship pin locations 'hardest' he's faced PGA TourPGA Championship leaderboard, Round 2 updates: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy rebound at Aronimink on Friday Yahoo SportsA Record-Breaking Leaderboard Highlights Thursday at Aronimink PGA ChampionshipUS PGA Championship 2026 golf: day two – live updates The Guardian

negation mismatch

A: US PGA Championship 2026: McIlroy and Scheffler in contention as McNealy and Smalley lead BBCSmalley, McNealy tied atop PGA Championship; several on their heels ESPNPotential Set-Up Changes?

B: Scottie Scheffler: PGA challenge 'different,' maybe not 'best' ESPNScottie Scheffler calls PGA Championship pin locations 'hardest' he's faced PGA TourPGA Championship leaderboard, Round 2 updates: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy rebound at Aronimink on Friday Yahoo SportsA Record-Breaking Leaderboard Highlights Thursday at Aronimink PGA ChampionshipUS PGA Championship 2026 golf: day two – live updates The Guardian

Summary

**Summary:** Brooks Koepka, facing family issues including a miscarriage, opened strong at the 2026 PGA Championship, leading the field after an impressive start. **Why It Matters:** This story highlights how personal challenges can impact professional performance, especially in high-pressure events like major championships.

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