Farmers Insurance Open: Round 2 Recap

 After wind delays and shortened daylight made Round 2 a grind, we finally have clarity on the field heading into the weekend at Torrey Pines. The league’s picks delivered mixed results, with some solid performances and others falling victim to the 1-over par cut line.

League Picks: Round 2 Scores

  • Aaron Baddeley (OWGR 360): 67 ➡️ 77
  • Aaron Rai (OWGR 23): 69 ➡️ 78 (Missed Cut)
  • Beau Hossler (OWGR 79): 70 ➡️ 73
  • Charley Hoffman (OWGR 98): 70 ➡️ 75
  • Hideki Matsuyama (OWGR 4): 68 ➡️ 75
  • Jason Day (OWGR 33): 74 ➡️ 69
  • Justin Lower/Danny Walker (OWGR 74/294): 75 ➡️ 65 (Mulligan in effect)
  • Keegan Bradley (OWGR 13): 69 ➡️ 75
  • Ludvig Aberg (OWGR 6): 63 ➡️ 75
  • Mac Meissner (OWGR 149): 69 ➡️ 76
  • Mark Hubbard (OWGR 90): 71 ➡️ 72
  • Maverick McNeely (OWGR 29): 70 ➡️ 73
  • Max Greyserman (OWGR 35): 71 ➡️ 73
  • Max Homa (OWGR 48): 77 ➡️ WD (Withdrew during Round 2)**
  • Sahith Theegala (OWGR 15): 71 ➡️ 73
  • Shane Lowry (OWGR 28): 72 ➡️ 75 (Missed Cut)
  • Stephen Jaeger (OWGR 41): 71 ➡️ 76 (Missed Cut)
  • Sungjae Im (OWGR 20): 69 ➡️ 71
  • Taylor Moore (OWGR 77): 74 ➡️ 71
  • Taylor Pendrith (OWGR 46): 69 ➡️ 75
  • Tony Finau (OWGR 27): 72 ➡️ 77 (Missed Cut)

Missed Cut Summary

Unfortunately, several league picks won’t be joining the field for the weekend:

  • Aaron Rai (3-over 147)
  • Shane Lowry (3-over 147)
  • Stephen Jaeger (3-over 147)
  • Tony Finau (5-over 149)

Additionally, Max Homa, after an impressive bounce-back 64 in Round 2, was forced to withdraw mid-round due to unforeseen circumstances.

Key Takeaways from Round 2

  1. Mulligan Payoff: Rookie Alan capitalized on his Mulligan, swapping Justin Lower for Danny Walker. Walker delivered a stellar 65 in Round 2, highlighting the strategic advantage of using league rules effectively.

  2. Weekend Contenders: Players like Jason Day (74 ➡️ 69) and Sungjae Im (69 ➡️ 71) showcased steady improvement, positioning themselves for a strong push heading into the weekend.

  3. Cut Casualties: Big names like Tony Finau and Shane Lowry struggled to adjust to Torrey Pines’ tough setup, missing the cut. Aaron Rai and Stephen Jaeger joined them in packing their bags early.

  4. Homa’s Heartbreaker: Max Homa’s mid-round withdrawal leaves a question mark, as he was showing signs of life with a fantastic 64 before exiting.

Looking Ahead

The stage is set for a thrilling weekend as the remaining league picks battle for leaderboard supremacy at Torrey Pines. Can Jason Day or Sungjae Im mount a charge? Will Ludvig Aberg rediscover his stellar Round 1 form? Stay tuned as we head into Round 3!

What are your predictions for moving day? Let us know in the comments below!

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