Matthew McCarty: Poor first round at PGA Championship

Rotowire16 days ago

McCarty missed the cut by seven strokes at the PGA Championship after posting a 77-74 scorecard.

Analysis:

McCarty had some momentum behind after finishing T12-T9-T10 in each of the last three Signature Events. However, that momentum evaporated quickly at Aronimink Golf Club, opening the tournament with a seven-over 77 that included five bogeys on the front nine. He was slightly better Friday, though McCarty didn't record a birdie in the second round. He struggled both off the tee and with his putter, losing 2.28 and 4.16 strokes, respectively. His MC at the PGA Championship ended his streak of top-25 finishes at five tournaments, and he has missed the cut in four of his last five major outings. He's not listed in the field for next week's Byron Nelson tournament.

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