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Gusty winds are swirling fiercely at Aronimink. Scottie Scheffler takes considerable time aligning his iron shot to the par-three 14th. He shapes a fade aided by the wind landing front-center on the green, yet faces nearly 80 feet to the pin. His posture shows subtle frustration, lacking his typical confidence, though he's visibly determined. A single strong putt could spark a turnaround, and Scheffler's reputation suggests he might deliver.

Chandler Blanchet, born in 1996, might draw his name from the witty Friends character portrayed by Matthew Perry. Much like a Central Perk regular, this 30-year-old from Florida carries his own coffee brewing gear, sourcing local beans for his daily brew - clearly fueling top performance. In his PGA Championship debut after a first-round 69, he birdies the 10th to reach -2, one stroke off the lead.

Scottie Scheffler watches his par putt at 13 stay high on the left. It fails to track rightward, resulting in a sloppy three-putt. The world No. 1 shows brief annoyance. He's tumbled from -3 to even par quickly, with a starting stretch of 5-4-5-5. Such is the nature of golf.

Scottie Scheffler strays off the fairway again at 13. That's four misses in four attempts. He powers his approach to the green's center, but this pattern raises concerns about sustainability, especially after yesterday's 13-of-14 fairways hit. Facing a 40-foot uphill putt with right-to-left break, he leaves it five feet short. Putting woes compound the issues; par save looms large.

Right after noting his steadiness, Luke Donald drops a shot at 18. Sorry for tempting fate, captain. Even so, his back-nine 34 remains solid, leaving him even par through 36 holes.

Progress feels sluggish on course. Aronimink plays tougher today than yesterday, notable since the -3 lead tied for the second-highest first-round mark in 40 years. Only two at 2-under today: Luke Donald (birdies at 11, 16) and Haotong Li (birdies 1,3,7; bogey 2), both -1 overall. Li impresses in his third straight major.

Patrick Reed's flawless round ends. He three-putts from the back fringe at 6, awkward despite dodging fescue and reaching the green safely.
-3: Smalley (2*), Potgieter, Jaeger, Lee, Hisatsune
-2: Reed (6), Blanchet (2*), Brown, Theegala, Greyserman, Schauffele

Scottie Scheffler's tee struggles persist at 12. Drive veers left into heavy rough; he chops out, dodging a bunker luckily. Wedge approach lacks precision, and downhill par putt overshoots, but he salvages with a return for bogey. Two shots lost in three holes drop him to -1.

Garrick Higgo, penalized yesterday for lateness yet posting 69, arrives early today. Ample time before his 10th tee. "Scheffler teed off post-arrest, so no excuses," quips Mel Reid from Sky's booth, adding lively commentary.

Patrick Reed saves par from rough behind 5. Staying bogey-free, but his 6th drive slices toward fescue. Dramatic calls ensue, yet the ball halts short, allowing a green-side escape. Par scramble expected.

Eagle hole-outs yesterday: Dan Brown (101 yards, 11), Jon Rahm (nearby at 2). David Lipsky matches from 43 yards at 9, his first major ace. He's +2 overall.

Scheffler nearly drains 20-foot downhill birdie at 11. Close call after bunker tee shot. On 4, Reed nails 160-yard approach to five feet for birdie, joining leaders.
-3: Reed (4), Smalley (1*), Potgieter, Jaeger, Lee, Hisatsune
-2: Scheffler (2*), Blanchet (1*), Brown, Theegala, Greyserman, Schauffele

Scheffler's signature shuffle intensifies at 11. Tippy-toed into right bunker off tee, but greens center with second for birdie chance. Early drives hint no easy dominance.

Justin Thomas blazed front nine in 32 yesterday. Back nine tougher with bogeys; today at 11, wedge from center rolls back to bunker, then rough. Chips to six feet, saves bogey, back to even par after peaking at -3.

Scheffler's 44-yard third at 10 falls short by 20 feet. Misses par, early setback for favorite. Fitzpatrick bogeys, Rose doubles; now -2, +1, +2. Sky's Wayne Riley predicts -5 leader end-day.

Rose lays up decent 77-yard wedge to 16 feet at 10. Eyes bogey save. Scheffler's left rough forces layup; rough deters aggression. Early bomb-and-gouge talk seems overconfident.

"Aww-wwwah!" yelps Justin Rose. Bunker right at 10, faces steep face and water. Shot hits face short; escapes second try, now 77 yards for bogey limit. Draws on yesterday's 18th par save grit.

Scheffler flawless off tee yesterday, key to fast start. Today, 10th drive edges left rough. Lie may allow green go, but caution prevails. MacIntyre bogeys after bunker, back to +1.

Martin Kaymer drops shot from errant drive. Surprise leader yesterday at 41 with storied resume (world No.1, 2010 PGA, 2014 US Open, etc.). Post-2016 majors quiet; LIV stint, injuries. Snapped at dinner query; 67 fueled anger, but fades to -1.

Shane Lowry grinds 68 yesterday, birdie 18. Returns it via three-putt at 10, to -1. Kaymer bogeys 2, exits lead group. Scheffler nears tee.
-3: Scheffler, Smalley, Potgieter, Jaeger, Lee, Hisatsune
-2: Kaymer (3), Reed (1), Brown, Theegala, Greyserman, Schauffele

Patrick Reed sole bogey-free yesterday. Hot form: two DPWT wins, playoff, strong Augusta. Wayward opener, chops out, wedges 50 yards to eight feet for par. -2 total after 68.

Michael Block magic returns. Club pro dazzled 2023 (70-70-70-71, ace with Rory). 70 yesterday; now 20-footer birdie at 5th par-3. -1, cut dreams for near-50 birthday. Crowd favorite.

Weather outlook: Similar to day one. Warmer, gusty winds now. Low rain risk; firmer conditions, balls run more - tricky with sloped fairways to rough. Perfect golf day!