Photo by Lo Sarno on Unsplash Statistical analysis of amateur golf performance consistently reveals a counterintuitive finding: distance control errors on approach shots cost recreational golfers more strokes than directional errors, even though most golfers practice and worry about direction far more. The Statistical Pattern Shot-tracking data from systems used across recreational and competitive golf shows that amateur golfers are typically far more likely to miss an approach shot short or long of their intended distance than they are to miss significantly left or right of their intended line. A shot that's 15 yards short or long frequently finds trouble — a bunker, water, or simply a much longer subsequent putt — in a way that a shot 10 yards left or right of the pin, but still on the green, does not. Why This Happens Directional misses are usually caused by face-to-path errors, covered in our ball flight laws article , which tend to be relatively consistent for an individual g...
Round 2 of the 2026 PGA Championship is here and so is cut day at Aronimink Golf Club. After today's 18 holes, the top 70 players and ties advance to the weekend. Here is how to watch Friday's second round live and what to watch for on cut day.
What Channel Is the PGA Championship On Today — Friday May 15
ESPN+: 7 AM–12 PM ET — Early round coverage. Requires ESPN+ subscription
ESPN: 12–7 PM ET — Main Round 2 broadcast. Cable, satellite, or live TV streaming service
ESPN2: 7–8 PM ET — Late coverage
Golf Channel: 8–10 PM ET — Live From the PGA Championship post-round
How to Stream PGA Championship Round 2 Free Today
The ESPN App carries the 12–7 PM broadcast free with any live TV streaming service login. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV Blue, FuboTV, and DirecTV Stream all include ESPN and provide ESPN App access. Sign in with your credentials and search for the PGA Championship broadcast. The PGA Championship app provides free live scoring and shot tracking all day at pgachampionship.com.
The Cut: What to Watch For
The PGA Championship cuts to the top 70 players and ties after 36 holes — the most inclusive cut in major championship golf. Watch the cut line tracker throughout Friday afternoon as afternoon groups come through Aronimink's demanding layout. At a par 70 course with more than 170 bunkers, scores balloon quickly when players miss fairways and greens. Big names missing the cut is always a Friday afternoon storyline at major championships — Aronimink will not spare anyone who struggles with its demands.
The 36-Hole Leader
The player leading after 36 holes at a major championship wins approximately 40% of the time. Watch who emerges from Friday as the 36-hole leader — that player enters the weekend as the statistical favorite. Anyone within three shots of the lead has legitimate winning potential. Anyone five or more back faces a difficult climb at a course this demanding.
Tomorrow: Moving Day on CBS
Saturday switches to CBS for the crucial 1–7 PM window, with ESPN carrying the morning from 10 AM–1 PM. This is when the Wanamaker Trophy race really begins. Set a reminder for Saturday's CBS broadcast — Moving Day at the PGA Championship is appointment viewing.
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