McIlroy heated up on the back nine Friday at Quail Hollow and finished with a 4-under 67 to climb into contention at the Truist Championship, four shots behind 36-hole leader Sungjae Im.
Aaron Rai handled the tougher pins and made four birdies on his inward nine Friday for a 4-under 67, giving him a one-shot lead in Myrtle Beach.
Rory McIlroy fielded several LIV-related questions after his second round at Quail Hollow. He told reporters that the PGA Tour has the most competitive golf and that if a player doesn’t want to play “that [it] says something about you.”
Cameron Young has played as well or better than anyone this year. Justin Thomas has taken note and likes what he’s seen. So much so, he asked for the same model putter that Young uses. Thomas is now in contention at the Truist Championship.
Rory McIlroy made a charge during his back nine at Quail Hollow on Friday, with a stretch that featured five birdies in seven holes.
Watch the best moments from the second round of the 2026 Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club.
Jeeno Thitikul is ready for the weekend at Mountain Ridge Country Club after shooting 3-under 69 Friday to reach 8 under and take a three-stroke lead at the Mizuho Americas Open.
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2023 winner Steph Curry finds himself T3 at the American Century Championship after scoring 21 points on Friday. Look back on the best shots from his strong opening round.
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Charles Barkley had a day for the ages in the opening round of the American Century Championship. Watch his best (and sure, a few of his worst) shots from Edgewood Tahoe.
Watch the best shots and top moments from the opening round of the star-studded American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe.
Charles Barkley brought confidence to the American Century Championship. He couldn’t have dreamt of the round he had on Friday. He reflects on the work he’s put in and the hilarious advice he gives himself over the ball.
Kira K. Dixon catches up with the Curry family at the American Century Championship, where Seth explains how he plans to keep Steph away from the Curry family belt and their father, Dell, breaks down their family bet.
Watch the best shots and top moments from the second round of the PGA Tour and DP World Tour’s Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland.
The hardest task for Chris Gotterup was waking up Friday. Once he got going, he never really stopped until he tied the course record with a 9-under 61.
Charles Barkley opened the American Century Championship in blazing fashion, holing out for an eagle (!) on the second and later adding a birdie to his card.