Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia are sharing the lead after 36 holes at The Players Championship. Both talented young stars have impressed with their performance thus far, sitting at 11-under par following their rounds of 66.
Here’s a summary of the key highlights from Day 2 at The Players Championship.
Round 2 Scores:
T1. Min Woo Lee -11 — 67-66
T1. Akshay Bhatia -11 — 67-66
3. J.J. Spaun -10 — 66-68
T4. Rory McIlroy -9 — 67-68
T4. Collin Morikawa -9 — 70-65
T4. Alex Smalley -9 — 68-67
T7. Lucas Glover -8 — 66-70
T7. Will Zalatoris -8 — 70-66
T9. Tommy Fleetwood -7 — 71-66
T9. Jake Knapp -7 — 69-68
T11. Sepp Straka -6 — 70-68
T11. Billy Horschel -6 — 67-71
T11. Four others -6
Key Takeaways:
Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia Target Career-Defining Wins
Min Woo Lee showcased an exceptional round with seven birdies and just one bogey on the par-5 9th, his final hole. The Aussie golfer is a must-watch due to his unique combination of skill and flair, making him a formidable competitor at TPC Sawgrass.
“Felt really good over the ball,” stated Lee. “I rolled some putts in today, and I’m hoping for two more solid rounds.”
Akshay Bhatia also impressed with a 6-under 66, making eight birdies and two bogeys. His recent adjustments to his driver have clearly paid off.
“I went back to my older driver and a shaft from four years ago which has helped my game,” said Bhatia.
Both players will feature in the final pairing on Saturday, each aiming for a significant victory.
Justin Thomas Ties Course Record
Justin Thomas had a historic round, making 11 birdies, which set a new record for the most birdies in a single round at The Players Championship. Unfortunately, a bogey on the 18th hole prevented him from breaking the course record alone.
“I was just aiming for another birdie on 18, but my shot from the rough led to a tough situation,” explained Thomas.
With a score of 10-under 62, he matched the course record previously set by Tom Hoge.
Rory McIlroy Finds His Form
After struggling with his drives in the first round, Rory McIlroy bounced back by hitting 11 out of 14 fairways on Friday, significantly improving his game.
“I adjusted my swing and it made a big difference,” said McIlroy, who recorded five birdies but had a slower back nine, finishing at 9-under overall.
Stay tuned for more updates as the tournament progresses!
