Brandel Chamblee says the USGA’s identity of being a “knives edge” that tests players welcomes opens scrutiny about course fairness and major results. He stressed that the USGA couldn’t have done a better job in setting up Shinnecock Hills this week for the 126th U.S. Open.
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Scottie Scheffler talks about the tough conditions during the second round of the Masters, in which he wasn’t quite as sharp as he was Thursday but still did enough good things to stay firmly in contention.
Here’s a look at where things stand on the leaderboard through the second round of the 89th Masters Tournament.
It wasn’t quite the electric 7 under he posted on Thursday, but Justin Rose did enough on Friday to enter the weekend on top at Augusta. Hear from him after his 1-under 71 that made him the 36-hole Masters leader.
Rory McIlroy could’ve let the last four holes of Round 1 send his 2025 Masters spiraling. He came back with a 66 on Friday. He walks through how he turned things around in Round 2 and what, if anything, he proved.
How the second round played out in the 89th Masters Tournament
McIlroy bounced back from a disastrous first-round finish to fire 6-under 66 Friday and burst back into contention throuh two rounds at Augusta National.
DeChambeau has been grinding like no other this week at Augusta National, and he’s in great position through 36 holes to claim his first green jacket.
Koepka was on the cut line playing the last hole Friday when he fell apart.
McIlroy was stagnant on the first nine Friday but caught fire on the second nine in Round 2 of the Masters.
Here’s the weather forecast for the remaining rounds of the 89th Masters Tournament.
Ludvig Åberg found some of his best form in Round 1 of the Masters, firing what he called a “disciplined” 4-under 68 at Augusta to head into Friday at T2.
Rory McIlroy blew past the waiting media and headed straight to the parking lot late Thursday at the Masters.