NAPLES (Fla.) — Saturday’s second round of the 2022 QBE Shootout saw plenty of movement.
While teams jockeyed to be in contention for Sunday’s final round of the tournament, one thing remained the same Saturday night: the names at top.
Charley Hoffman and Ryan Palmer maintained their solid play by carding a 10-under-par 62 in the second round modified alternate shot format at Tiburon. The duo were paired up for the first-time, but they have been playing together since the QBE Shootout. Palmer converted the par putt on 18 with ease, which was probably their most difficult shot.
They have never won, but they will take a lead of two shots into Sunday, the same as after the first round.
Hoffman and Palmer were as hot as ever when they started, making birdies on their first two holes to increase the lead. Although other duos were tied for the lead at times, Hoffman and Palmer never lost the lead. As they reached the finish, Hoffman and Palmer managed to make birdies to move away from the pack.
They birdied three consecutively from Nos. 12-14. Next, back-to-back with Nos. 16-17. They were one of four teams (out 12) that shot double-digits below par the day after their 56.
Tom Hoge and Sahith theegala are the closest to chase, who shot 12-under 60 for their second consecutive day. From holes Nos. They were 7 under on the back nine, with 11-17 at the 17th, and an eagle on par-5 17.
Theegala stated that today, “We just kind of started off warm and never looked back.” “I was just saying that walking off the green felt really stress-free today.
Hoge and Theegala made birdies on the first three holes, and five of their first six. They lost their spark during the round’s middle, but they rekindled it when they reached the back nine. They will be playing in the final group Sunday and are hoping to become the second pair to win as first-timers.
Hoge stated, “I think that more than anything, we just need to be in the hole with chances at every hole.” It will be beneficial if we both play well. To catch these guys you have to make many birdies. They’re doing well.
