A round of 68 on a Major setup, just one day after the big showdown: A Handicap-1 amateur has shown at Aronimink Golf Club that even non-pros can tackle the tough challenges that the 2026 PGA Championship throws at us. A score that is sure to make the pros sweat.
This score is no fluke, because Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania was still in full tournament mode – meaning: the pin positions were nasty, the rough knee-high, and the greens fast as a highway. Just the day before, Aaron Rai had claimed victory there at the 2026 PGA Championship, with a truly strong all-around performance that secured him first place in Strokes Gained. Curiously: Rai was playing with an older TaylorMade M6 driver, showing that you can triumph even without the latest equipment.
Amateur Alert on the Major Course
While the world's best were still trying with all their might to conquer Aronimink, the unknown amateur posted this sensational score. A 68 on this setup? That's a statement! Just imagine how the pros themselves battled for every stroke just to stay under par.
This all shows how incredibly elite the conditions are on a Major course, even one day after the grand finale. A 68 from a Handicap-1 golfer is an absolute exclamation point and underscores how tough the course still plays even then. Even golf journalist Gabby Herzig, who also played Aronimink one day after the tournament, posted about her struggles and shot an 88 from the blue tees (6,521 yards / 5,963 meters) – with Sunday pin positions!
Statement the Day After
This anonymous golfer has set a benchmark with his performance that is likely to make even some Tour pros ponder. Perhaps he trained in secret when everyone else had already put away their clubs. Whatever the case: This 68-score goes down in the DELOFTED history books.
