Patrick Cantlay leads the Genesis Invitational by five shots

Open with his set of irons and his putter, Patrick Cantlay took a five-shot lead at the end of the 2nd round of the Beginner Invitational. The rest of the tournament will be without Tiger Woods and without Jordan Spieth.

Fight for a long time Jason Day and List of Luke on the leaderboard in this round 2, Patrick Cantlay he was able to escape by taking advantage of the late problems of his opponents and above all to finish strong on his part, with two birdies in his last four holes.

The author of the best starts of the tournament (64 and 65), the world number 7 made only one mistake in 36 holes (a bogey in the first round) and seems to be unmoved.

Leader for FIVE.@Patrick_Cantlay it’s not a mess. pic.twitter.com/ALQKR2bg2d

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L’ace de Zalatoris

He has been demoted to five places, the Canadian Mackenzie Hughes, Jason Day and List of Luke will have to get out of the Riviera this weekend to try to shake the man who sticks his tongue out with every one of his beautiful steel shots. In case of victory, “Patty Ice” can rise to the 4th place in the world.

To block its path, it may be necessary to imitate Do Zalatoris6th in the list and the author of a good hole in one on the 14th.

🚨 ACE ALERT 🚨
@WillZalatoris 1️⃣ card on Riviera’s 184 yard par 3 14th hole @TheGenesisInv!

(Provided by @Coca Cola) pic.twitter.com/SEZUWMEBaC

– PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 16, 2024

The San Francisco player is gradually returning to the highest level after his long back injury.

Among the contenders for victory, we must not reject the internal action, Max Fever. Won 2021, took 2nd place last year back Jon Rahm. We remember the tears shed by the beautiful Californian at the end of his 4th round.

After a “failed” start to the tournament with a score of 73 on Thursday, Homa got back on track by signing a perfect card of 65 with eight birdies!

have a day, @MaxHoma.

After an opening round 73, the SoCal native returns with a 6-under 65. @TheGenesisInv 💪 pic.twitter.com/7H3KWZ0Nhv

– PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 16, 2024

Thomas eliminated, Spieth disqualified

Always stylish with its placement, world number 1 Scottie Scheffler he had to accept a card of 70 and is nine shots behind the leader.

The Texan lost more than four hits the rest of the game Phil Kenyon is slowly confirmed.

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— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) February 16, 2024

Rory McIlroy, he responded well after his terrible finish the day before (+6 over the last seven holes). The Northern citizen scored a good 66 which ensures that he is successful.

Rinse, check it down.@McIlroyRory makes a tie and improves to 4-under per day. pic.twitter.com/S8LgqmA3vO

– PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 16, 2024

Brand that Justin Thomas blithely missed, perhaps disappointed by the abandonment of his friend Tiger Woods who shared his game again this Friday.

Another player JT likes to spend time with has also left Pacific Palisades through a small door. Jordan Spieth was removed for signing the wrong card…

Jordan Spieth has been disqualified from the Open for signing an incorrect scorecard. pic.twitter.com/8VUCnJUskd

– PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 17, 2024

Finally remember that Gary Woodland made his first playoff since returning to competition following brain surgery. Winner ofUS Open 2019 they have failed in the previous three attempts Sony Openhas Torrey Pines and for Phoenix. He is in 42nd place with a total of 36 holes.

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