Following an 18-hole stretch at the 107th playing of the PGA Championship highlighted by mud balls that led to differing opinions and plenty of clubhouse controversy, Round 2 was highlighted by a man rising up the leaderboard who has dealt with his fair share of adversity.

Thatta baby!”  And he leaned in for a bro hug.  That was the extent of their exchange, but that was all that was needed to be said.

PGA Tour fan favorite Max Homa had himself a day at Quail Hollow Club on Friday, going low to push into the top five at the PGA Championship.