Cameron Young continues to dominate the Cadillac Championship after two rounds, reinforcing his spectacular opening round with another impressive showing that leaves him 13 under par. While Young recorded his first bogey of the tournament, it was merely a blip that did little to erode his comfortable cushion heading into the weekend.
On Thursday, Young fired an eight‑under‑par 64 on the famed Blue Monster at Trump National Doral in Miami, marking the PGA Tour's return to the course for the first time since 2016. He followed that with a solid 67 on Friday, keeping his total at 13 under and extending his lead to five strokes over the nearest challenger. The lone blemish on Young's card was a bogey on the par‑four 14th, where a chip from a tricky side‑hill lie failed to find the putting surface.
Apart from that, his play was virtually flawless. He quickly redeemed the missed opportunity two holes later, launching a perfect drive onto the green on the par‑four 16th and calmly sinking a two‑putt for his 14th birdie of the week. "There’s a lot of golf to be played on a difficult course, but so far I’ve been playing well," Young said after his round. His composure and shot‑making ability have been evident throughout the tournament, and his confidence appears to be growing with each passing day.
Young was paired with world number one Scottie Scheffler, who posted a bogey‑free 67 of his own. Despite the solid performance, Scheffler remained exactly where he started—seven shots behind the leader—underscoring the magnitude of Young's advantage. Other notable performers include American Alex Smalley, who sits five shots back at nine under, and a tie for third between Canada's Nick Taylor and American Jordan Spieth, both at eight under.
England's Alex Fitzpatrick also enjoyed a breakthrough day, catapulting 31 places up the leaderboard to a tie for sixth with a six‑under 66. Fitzpatrick, who had just secured his PGA Tour card by winning the Zurich Classic alongside his brother Matt, arrived in Miami with a bogey‑free round that highlighted his rising form. "The text messages and stuff have slowed down, but the overwhelming feeling of joy and happiness is still with me," Fitzpatrick said. "I think this year will be a whirlwind, and regardless of what happens, it will be a success.
The amount of congratulations I've received—from players, caddies, and staff—has been incredible." Fitzpatrick had originally booked a Sunday night flight from New Orleans to Turkey for the upcoming DP World Tour stop, but he quickly altered his plans to get to Miami and prepare for his inaugural $20 million signature event. He described the week as "the first day of school," a fitting metaphor for his immersion into the rigors of PGA Tour life. His performance so far has been promising: an even‑par 72 on Thursday, which involved a dramatic five‑birdie, five‑bogey roller coaster, followed by a flawless six‑birdie, no‑bogey round on Friday. "It feels like I’m doing the right things with my golf game," Fitzpatrick observed.
"I’ve been working toward the right objectives, and it’s exciting to see the results manifest on the course." He added, "My game has been solid for a while now. A few months ago it didn’t translate the way I wanted, but the past two months have been a turning point.
I feel in control of my ball, which is great. If I can keep hitting fairways and finding greens, we’ll see what the weekend brings." Looking ahead, the third round is set to commence at 4 p.m. on Saturday, with live coverage on Sky Sports Golf. Fans can also stream the event without a contract, ensuring broad accessibility for the tournament’s final stages.
In summary, Cameron Young's early lead appears robust, backed by consistent low scoring and a resilient mindset. Meanwhile, rising talents like Alex Fitzpatrick are making their presence felt, adding depth and excitement to the field. As the championship progresses, the battle for the top spot promises to deliver compelling golf, strategic play, and perhaps a few surprises along the way.