Earlier in the week, Justin Rose talked about how much he enjoyed playing in the Philadelphia area.
And why wouldn’t he? Back in 2010, Rose won the AT&T National at Aronimink. A year later, he claimed his lone major win at the U.S. Open just down the road at Merion.
The 45-year-old Englishman grinded out a solid even-par 70 on Thursday, but Friday – in the worst conditions we’ve seen all week with strong winds – it was a struggle.
Rose was 5-over for the day when he reached the 590-yard par-5 ninth hole in Round 2. He knew he had to be aggressive.
With a fairway wood from the middle of the fairway, Rose sent his approach shot into some heavy rough short and left of the green. It looked like he was on his way to a missed cut.
But in a major, things can change in an instant.
That’s what happened for Rose. After surveying his lie – he was 76 feet away from the hole – Rose delivered one of the shots of the tournament, pitching in for the unlikeliest of eagles for a 3-over 73. Through two rounds, he sits at 3-over for the Championship and just outside the cutline, which will likely move in his favor as the day goes on.
Justin Rose chips in for eagle to finish his round in style. 🌹🔥#PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/kVoH39g7Fl
— PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) May 15, 2026
