Friday’s round at the 2025 PGA Championship could be divided into two segments. One segment featured the intense competition near the top of the leaderboard, while the other witnessed several high-profile players struggling to secure their place beyond the 36-hole mark.

Several notable figures, including Jordan Spieth, Shane Lowry, and Sepp Straka, narrowly missed the cut, falling short by a single shot. The streak of Hideki Matsuyama at majors came to an end at 19, as he, along with Ludvig Åberg and Justin Thomas, finished at 3 over.

Rory McIlroy, who had enjoyed a resurgence during the day, bogeyed his last two holes to finish at 1 over. He needed a strong back nine, where he managed to perform well, just to make the cut. Meanwhile, Thomas, a previous champion, has struggled throughout the tournament despite a promising recovery earlier this year.

Summary of the missed cuts:

• Jordan Spieth (+2)
• Shane Lowry (+2)
• Sepp Straka (+2)
• Hideki Matsuyama (+3)
• Ludvig Åberg (+3)
• Justin Thomas (+3)

This weekend promises further drama as the competition continues.