Alex Smalley reacts after shooting 69 in the second round of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink, moving to 4-under through two days in difficult wind, cold and demanding pin positions.
Smalley talks about surviving a tough stretch of three straight bogeys, being put on the clock, seeing his name near the top of the leaderboard and trying to keep moving forward in a major championship that is far from halfway done.
He also opens up about his personality on the course, admitting he is not someone who likes the spotlight and is still getting used to playing in front of large crowds. Smalley explains how tempo, rhythm and a good relationship with his caddie Michael have helped him find consistency this season.
He also breaks down why Aronimink is playing so difficult, including pin positions on top of crowns and fairways like the 10th and 15th that he says are extremely hard to hold with the wind and slopes.