Scottie Scheffler slams ‘absurd’ PGA Championship pin positions

Nypost · May 15, 2026 · 403 words · By Dylan Svoboda

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What to know about Scottie Scheffler slams ‘absurd’ PGA Championship pin positions

Scottie Scheffler has seen plenty of difficult setups during his time on the PGA Tour.

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What happened

Scottie Scheffler has seen plenty of difficult setups during his time on the PGA Tour.

Why it matters

But even the world’s top-ranked golfer was taken aback by what he saw through two rounds at Aronimink Golf Club during the PGA Championship.

Common ground

After shooting 1-over par to sit at 2 under heading into Saturday’s play, Scheffler ripped the pin locations after his round Friday, comparing them to some of the toughest courses in professional golf.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that After shooting 1-over par to sit at 2 under heading into Saturday’s play?
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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/sports/scottie-scheffler-slams-absurd-pga-champion…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “After shooting 1-over par to sit at 2 under heading into Saturday’s play”

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The provided web search results for this claim are completely irrelevant, discussing Scottish Terrier dog breeds instead of golf scores.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Scottish Terrier (Scottish Gaelic: Abhag Albannach; also known as the Aberdeen Terrier), popularly called the Scottie, is a breed of dog. Initially one of the highland breeds of terrier that were …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Terrier

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web search NEUTRAL — Rocky Mountain Scottie Rescue, Inc. rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes Scottish Terriers in the Rocky Mountain regional states of Colorado, Utah, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming and Arizona. …
https://www.rockymountainscottierescue.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 11, 2025 · Scottish Terriers are loyal, independent dogs with distinct wiry coats. Discover their history, personality, health needs, and detailed care requirements.
https://www.thesprucepets.com/scottish-terrier-dog-breed-pro…

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Claim 2: “two rounds at Aronimink Golf Club during the PGA Championship”

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Multiple independent sources (Flipboard and Nypost across multiple reports) confirm the PGA Championship was held at Aronimink Golf Club.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Highlights from the first day of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/fans-wonder-what-has-happen…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The 108th PGA Championship kicks off at Aronimink Golf Club on Thursday
https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/betting/fanatics-sportsbook-pr…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — we’ve got a seven-way tie to kick off the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/betting/updated-pga-championsh…

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Claim 3: “Scheffler sits three strokes back of the leader, 21-year-old Aldrich Potgieter, who finished Friday’s round at 5-under for the tournament”

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The claim states Potgieter led at 5-under after Friday. However, two independent web search results state Potgieter took the lead with a 3-under par 67. This contradicts the 5-under claim.

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web search NEUTRAL — Aldrich Potgieter will make his debut at the PGA Championship in the past five years when the tournament tees off at Aronimink Golf Club May 14-17. The South African golfer looks to build on his recen…
https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/betting-profile/2026/pg…

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web search NEUTRAL — Aldrich Potgieter, a 21-year-old South African, takes the early lead at the PGA Championship with a solid three-under par 67, showcasing impressive putting skills and strategic play.
https://www.sportbeep.com/south-african-potgieter-grabs-earl…

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web search NEUTRAL — The 21-year-old rising star mixed six birdies with three bogeys to post a three-under par 67 at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania. Potgieter is known for being the longest driver on the PGA Tour, bu…
https://www.sabcsport.com/news/south-african-aldrich-potgiet…

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Claim 4: “the hole location on the 14th, a 215-yard par-3, which he parred on Friday”

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One web search result confirms the 14th hole is a long par 3 with a difficult location, but there is no corroborating evidence from a second independent source confirming Scheffler's specific score (par) on that hole on Friday.

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web search NEUTRAL — Take the 14th, for example, a long par 3 with a back-right hole location that is difficult to access. Players will be thrilled to reach the center of this green off the tee. But from that center-green…
https://golf.com/news/pga-championship-early-observations-ar…

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web search NEUTRAL — Aronimink is chock full of marvelous, testing holes. Here are the five most pivotal holes for the 2026 PGA Championship.That examination takes center stage at Aronimink’s 8th, a hole the club’s head p…
https://linksmagazine.com/the-5-most-pivotal-holes-for-the-p…

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web search NEUTRAL — Scottie Scheffler handling everything Aronimink threw his way Thursday in the PGA Championship. Scheffler took advantage of two long birdie putts and one big break on the 17th hole for a 3-under 67 to…
https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/daily-wrapup/2026/05/14…

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Claim 5: “After the first round, seven players, including Scheffler, were tied atop the leaderboard at just 3-under”

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The PGA TOUR web search result confirms Scottie Scheffler shared a 3-under lead with six other players (total of seven) after Thursday. The other web results are irrelevant (discussing the movie 'Seven' and apartments).

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web search NEUTRAL — Seven (often stylized as Se7en) [1] is a 1995 American crime thriller film directed by David Fincher and written by Andrew Kevin Walker. It stars Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, with Gwyneth Paltrow and…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_(1995_film)

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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 22, 1995 · Seven: Directed by David Fincher. With Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Kevin Spacey, Andrew Kevin Walker. Two detectives try to track down a serial killer who chooses his victims based on th…
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0114369/

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web search NEUTRAL — Embracing a contemporary twist on pueblo architecture, Seven brings the desert valley to life with luxurious 1, 2, and 3 bedroom homes. From the nine-foot ceilings to the wood-inspired flooring, every…
https://7apts.com/floorplans/

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Claim 6: “the world’s top-ranked golfer [Scottie Scheffler]”

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Only one cross-reference (Nypost) identifies him as the No. 1-ranked player. The web search results are irrelevant, discussing dog breeds (Scottish Terriers).

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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.