Round 2 Recap: The Players Championship – The Cut Claims Big Names

Round 2 at The Players Championship delivered another thrilling day of golf at TPC Sawgrass, with some players making big moves up the leaderboard while others saw their tournament come to an early end. With the cut line settling at even par, several big names found themselves on the wrong side and will not be playing the weekend.

Players Who Missed the Cut

• Hideki Matsuyama (+2 overall) – A second-round 70 wasn’t enough to erase the damage from his opening 74.
• Ludvig Aberg (+2 overall) – Struggled to a 75 on Friday, falling well short of the cut line.
• Michael Kim (+2 overall) – Improved with a second-round 69, but an opening 75 proved too costly.
• Tony Finau (+8 overall) – Never found his rhythm, posting back-to-back rounds of 76 to bow out early.
• Wyndham Clark (WD) – After shooting a 40 on the front nine, Clark withdrew, ending his tournament before completing Round 2.

Moving Up the Leaderboard

• Justin Thomas (62, -10 overall) – What a turnaround! After an opening 78, Thomas delivered a spectacular 62, clawing his way back into contention.
• Collin Morikawa (65, -9 overall) – A flawless round saw Morikawa surge into the mix heading into the weekend.
• Tommy Fleetwood (66, -7 overall) – A solid day keeps Fleetwood within striking distance.
• JJ Spaun (68, -8 overall) – Keeps his steady form going, setting himself up for a strong weekend.

Holding Their Ground

• Rory McIlroy (68, -9 overall) – A solid second round has him right where he needs to be.
• Scottie Scheffler (70, -5 overall) – Not his best, but he’s still in the hunt.
• Patrick Cantlay (70, -5 overall) – Keeping steady with back-to-back rounds under par.

Weekend Outlook

With several top contenders in great position, moving day is set to be electric. Will Thomas keep his momentum? Can Morikawa or McIlroy take control? And will Scheffler make a charge? Buckle up, because The Players Championship is heating up! 🔥⛳