Defending champion Scottie Scheffler now leads the Hero World Challenge second round leaderboard after an impressive, bogey-free 64 on Friday. The 28-year-old American finished at 13 under par at the Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas, two shots ahead of Justin Thomas and Akshay Bhatia, who share second place at 11 under.
“I was just trying to keep my foot down on the pedal,” said Scheffler. “The front nine was really nice, and the back nine I felt like I did some good things as well.”
Current Leaderboard Standings
- -13: Scottie Scheffler (US)
- -11: Justin Thomas (US), Akshay Bhatia (US)
- -9: Keegan Bradley (US)
- -7: Ludvig Åberg (Swe), Sepp Straka (Aut), Sung-Jae Im (Kor)
Selected others:
- -5: Robert MacIntyre (Sco)
- -2: Aaron Rai (Eng)
- +1: Jason Day (Aus)
Scheffler’s Stellar Performance
Scheffler’s strong showing comes as he aims to defend his title at the Hero World Challenge. His ability to maintain composure and accuracy on the greens set the tone for an outstanding round. His seven birdies on the front nine were pivotal, allowing him to separate himself from the competition.
Chasing Contenders
Justin Thomas and Akshay Bhatia sit two strokes back at 11 under, showcasing solid performances to stay within striking distance. Meanwhile, Keegan Bradley, the 2025 Ryder Cup captain, holds fourth place at 9 under.
Cameron Young, who led after the first round, struggled to maintain his momentum with a second-round 75, dropping to a tie for 10th place.
For the full leaderboard, visit BBC Sports.
What’s Next?
With two rounds remaining, all eyes are on Scheffler as he aims to secure back-to-back victories. The competition remains fierce, with players like Thomas, Bhatia, and Bradley well within range to challenge for the title.
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