David Puig Praises Aldrich Potgieter After Playing Together at PGA Championship

David Puig has expressed high praise for fellow golfer Aldrich Potgieter after playing alongside him during the first two rounds of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink. Both players are positioned competitively heading into the weekend, with Potgieter sitting at three under par and Puig at two under. Puig, who shot an impressive 67 on Friday, highlighted Potgieter's exceptional driving distance and overall talent, noting that the South African is longer off the tee than himself. Despite Potgieter finishing his second round with bogeys on the final two holes, Puig described his performance as unbelievable and predicted a bright future for the 21-year-old. Potgieter, who won the Rocket Classic on the PGA Tour last year, has struggled somewhat in 2026 but currently leads the tour in driving distance. This tournament represents a significant opportunity for Potgieter to improve upon his previous major championship finishes, where he had previously missed the cut in four of five appearances. Both athletes are considered among the brightest talents on their respective tours, with Puig competing on LIV Golf and Potgieter on the PGA Tour.