Matt Fitzpatrick had one good break and a lot of great golf for an 8-under 63 to take a one-shot lead Friday over Viktor Hovland on a blistering day of heat and big numbers in the RBC Heritage.
Fitzpatrick leads after highlight-reel second round at RBC Heritage
Matt Fitzpatrick leads after the second round of the RBC Heritage and talked about his family's history with the course in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
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A fortunate bounce off the tree sets up Matt Fitzpatrick, and he makes the most of it on the green.
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Extended highlights from the second round of the 2026 Cognizant Classic at PGA National, where there were several hole-outs and even some jawing with the fans.
Austin Smotherman is leading by three strokes at the 2026 Cognizant Classic entering the weekend. Smotherman shot a 2-under 69 on Friday, a day after recording six straight birdies on his way to a tournament-best 62 in Round 1.
Jimmy Stanger has had an afternoon of highs and lows at PGA National. This hole-out for eagle on the sixth hole was his second such shot of his second round at the Cognizant Classic. Those two moments have been offset by a pair of double bogeys though.
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