CHARLOTTE: France’s Matthieu Pavon delivered a career-best performance at the PGA Championship, carding a bogey-free 6-under-par 65 in the second round to surge into contention at Quail Hollow. His 36-hole total of 136 (-6) ties the lowest major round ever by a Frenchman, matching Michael Lorenzo-Vera’s 65 from the 2018 PGA Championship.Pavon, 32, surpassed his previous major low of 67 at the 2023 US Open. He credited a clear game plan and disciplined mindset for navigating the tough course conditions and avoiding costly mistakesHighlights of his round included a 34-foot birdie putt on the 2nd hole and a string of precise birdies on the 4th, 7th, 8th, 12th, and 14th. Pavon said his past experience at Quail Hollow helped him adjust quickly, despite challenges like "mud balls" affecting several players.He emphasized composure and mental strength as key: “It’s about how you react. The player who manages the mindset best will handle the conditions the best.”