Cameron Young continues to dominate the Cadillac Championship after two rounds, reinforcing the spectacular start he posted on Thursday with another impressive showing that leaves him at 13 under par. While Young did record his first bogey of the tournament on Friday, it was a minor setback that did little to threaten his comfortable cushion heading into the weekend.
The American opened the event with a blistering eight‑under 64 on Thursday, marking the PGA Tour's return to the famed Blue Monster Course at Trump National Doral in Miami for the first time since 2016. He followed that with a solid 67 on Friday, maintaining his position at the top of the leaderboard with a total of 13 under and a five‑stroke margin over the nearest challenger. Young's only blemish came on the par‑four 14th, where a tricky side‑hill lie forced a chip that fell short of the putting surface, resulting in a bogey. Aside from that isolated mishap, his round was virtually flawless.
He quickly recovered two holes later on the par‑four 16th, launching his tee shot onto the green 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 golf course," Young remarked after his round.
"But so far, I've played well." His playing partner, world number one Scottie Scheffler, posted a bogey‑free 67 of his own but remained seven shots off the lead, essentially staying where he started the day. The rest of the field is beginning to shape up. American Alex Smalley sits in second place, five strokes behind Young at nine under. Canada’s Nick Taylor and fellow American Jordan Spieth share third place at eight under.
England’s Alex Fitzpatrick made a remarkable surge, climbing 31 spots to tie for sixth with a six‑under 66. Fitzpatrick, who only a week earlier teamed with his brother Matt to win the Zurich Classic—a victory that secured his PGA Tour membership—kept his momentum on Friday with a flawless, bogey‑free round. He reflected on the rapid changes in his life, noting that while the flurry of text messages has settled, the joy and excitement of his recent success remain vivid.
"The text messages and stuff has slowed down, but the overwhelming feeling of joy and happiness is yet to go away," Fitzpatrick said. "I think this year will be a whirlwind, and whatever happens, it will be a success.
I’m amazed at how many people—players, caddies, staff—have come up to congratulate me. It’s been incredible." Fitzpatrick had originally booked a Sunday night flight from New Orleans to Turkey for the next stop on the DP World Tour, but he quickly altered his plans to fly to Miami and prepare for his first $20 million signature event. He described the week as "the first day of school," a fitting metaphor for the steep learning curve and heightened expectations that come with life on the PGA Tour. His performance to date has been encouraging.
After a roller‑coaster Thursday that featured five birdies and five bogeys for an even‑par 72, he delivered a flawless six‑birdie, no‑bogey 66 on Friday. "It feels like I’m doing the right things with my golf game," Fitzpatrick observed. "I’ve been working towards the right objectives. It’s exciting; my game has been solid for a while now.
A few months ago it didn’t translate on the course as I’d hoped, but the past two months have turned that around. I feel in control of my ball, which is nice.
So, hopefully I keep hitting fairways and greens and we’ll see what happens this weekend." Meanwhile, Young’s lead remains substantial, but the competition is not without its storylines. Scheffler, despite being seven strokes back, emphasized his commitment to staying focused and not allowing the gap to widen further.
"I definitely need to not get further away," he said. "It depends on how the course is playing. All I can do is go out there and be committed to what I need to do, and that’s pretty much it." The tournament schedule for the PGA Tour 2026 continues to feature the Cadillac Championship as a marquee event, and fans can stream the action without a contract through various platforms.
Sky Sports will broadcast all four rounds, with the third round slated to begin at 4 pm on Saturday. For those looking to experience the course themselves, bookings are available at over 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland. As the weekend approaches, the narrative is clear: Cameron Young has set a high bar with his steady, high‑scoring play, while Alex Fitzpatrick is eager to prove that his recent breakthrough is no fluke. The remaining field will have to bring their best game to the demanding Blue Monster, a course known for its challenging layout and unforgiving greens.
The stage is set for an exciting conclusion to the Cadillac Championship, with the potential for dramatic shifts in the leaderboard as players vie for the coveted title.