Scottie Scheffler, who was named PGA Tour player of the year for the second consecutive year just two days ago, is already claiming a third Jack Nicklaus Award.
The 27-year old World No. The 27-year-old World No. Scheffler improved his 36-hole score to 16-under 130. This was the first time Scheffler had posted a 16-under par total or higher through two rounds.
Scheffler’s first and only bogey in the tournament came at the second, but he bounced back to make a birdie on the third hole and holed an eagle-putting putt of 25 feet at the fifth. He added two more birdies to the front nine, and then reeled in four birdies straight starting at No. 12. At the final hole, he circled his eighth birdie for the day.
Scheffler has continued to improve his putting skills since working with Phil Kenyon in September, before the Ryder Cup. Scheffler improved his putting by more than two strokes compared to the 59 players on Friday. When Scheffler does this, it’s hard to beat him. Scheffler hasn’t always benefited from being in the lead after 36 holes. It’s the 10th time Scheffler has held or been co-leaders after 36 holes. He’s only converted 2 of 9 times to date.
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It’s a place where you can get rewarded for playing well. “If you don’t hit it in the right places, you could get into trouble,” he said. “Just keep the pedal down here.”
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