American Express Round 2 Recap: League Selections Update

 As the PGA TOUR continues its west coast swing, Round 2 of The American Express brought tighter competition and some standout performances. With 54 holes before the cut, every round is critical, and our league selections showcased a mix of highs and lows across the board.

Notable Performances

  • Patrick Cantlay (OWGR 12): A stellar second-round 64 has positioned Cantlay as one of the strongest contenders heading into the weekend.
  • Justin Thomas (OWGR 21): Matching Cantlay's 64, Thomas remains a reliable force, showing the consistency we anticipated.
  • JJ Spaun (OWGR 77): Following up his blazing 64 in Round 1 with a 66, Spaun continues to lead the league picks in terms of scoring.
  • Will Zalatoris (OWGR 65): Another strong round of 66 keeps him in the mix for a top finish.
  • Sungjae Im (OWGR 19): A comeback second-round 65 shows resilience after a disappointing 77 on Day 1.

Players Trending Up

  • Kurt Kitayama (OWGR 73) and Cam Davis (OWGR 52): Both posted solid 67s to stay within striking distance of the leaders.
  • Eric Cole (OWGR 51): Back-to-back rounds in the 60s (68-69) show steady play that could pay off over the weekend.

Players Struggling

  • Cameron Young (OWGR 37): A rough 74 in Round 2 undoes some of his earlier momentum, leaving him fighting to make the cut.
  • Kevin Streelman (OWGR 215): After an even-par 72, Streelman remains on the outside looking in, needing a low third round to advance.
  • Brendan Todd (OWGR 113): After a tough start with rounds of 76-72, Todd found himself 20 strokes off the lead and decided to withdraw from the tournament.

Round Statistics

  • League Picks Totals:

    • Round 1 Total Score: 1798
    • Round 2 Total Score: 1777
    • Average Round 2 Score: 68.35

  • Highs and Lows:

    • Lowest Round 2 Score: 64 (Patrick Cantlay and Justin Thomas)
    • Highest Round 2 Score: 74 (Cameron Young)

Looking Ahead

The third round will be pivotal as the cut looms after 54 holes. Key players like Cantlay, Thomas, and Spaun are in prime position to make a run at the title, while others like Young and Streelman face an uphill battle to stay in contention. Brendan Todd’s withdrawal highlights the unforgiving nature of tournament golf, where even the smallest errors can quickly add up.

Stay tuned as we head into the weekend to see which of our picks rise to the challenge and who might falter under the pressure.

Who’s your pick to dominate in Round 3? Let us know your thoughts!

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