Cameron Young continues to dominate the Cadillac Championship after two rounds, building on his spectacular opening round with another impressive showing that leaves him 13 strokes under par. Although Young recorded his first bogey of the tournament on the second day, the single misstep barely dented his comfortable margin heading into the weekend. The American opened the event on Thursday with a blistering eight‑under‑par 64 on the famed Blue Monster Course at Trump National Doral in Miami, marking the PGA Tour's first return to the venue since 2016. He followed that with a solid 67 on Friday, keeping his total at 13 under and establishing a five‑stroke advantage over the nearest challenger.
Young's only blemish came on the par‑four 14th, where a tricky side‑hill chip failed to find the putting surface, resulting in a bogey. He quickly recovered, however, by delivering a spectacular birdie two holes later. On the par‑four 16th he drove the ball onto the green and calmly sank a two‑putt for his 14th birdie of the tournament, effectively erasing the earlier mistake.
"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 consistency were evident as he navigated the demanding layout without any further slip‑ups. Playing alongside world number one Scottie Scheffler, Young watched the top‑ranked player post a bogey‑free 67.
Despite the flawless round, Scheffler remained seven shots behind, underscoring the size of Young's lead. Other notable performers include fellow American Alex Smalley, who sits five strokes back at nine under, and Canada’s Nick Taylor together with American Jordan Spieth, both tied for third at eight under. England’s Alex Fitzpatrick delivered a breakout performance, vaulting 31 places on the leaderboard to share sixth place with a six‑under 66. Fitzpatrick, who only a week earlier partnered with his brother Matt to win the Zurich Classic – a victory that secured his PGA Tour membership – kept his momentum alive with a flawless, bogey‑free round on Friday.
"The text messages and stuff have slowed down, but the overwhelming feeling of joy and happiness is still with me," Fitzpatrick remarked. "I think this year will be a whirlwind, and no matter 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 next DP World Tour stop, but he quickly altered his plans to fly to Miami and prepare for his inaugural $20 million signature event. He described the week as "the first day of school," emphasizing that he is getting a real taste of life on the PGA Tour.
His performance to date has been encouraging. After a roller‑coaster Thursday that saw him alternate five birdies with five bogeys for an even‑par 72, he turned the tables on Friday with six birdies and no bogeys, finishing at six under.
"It feels like I’m doing the right things with my game," Fitzpatrick explained. "I’ve been working on the right aspects, and it’s exciting because my ball control has improved dramatically over the past few months. I feel confident hitting fairways and finding greens, and I hope to keep that momentum going into the weekend." The tournament continues to attract significant attention, with live coverage available on Sky Sports. The third round will commence at 4 p.m.
on Saturday, and fans can stream the event without a contract through the Sky Sports platform. Additionally, golf enthusiasts can explore booking opportunities at over 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland via Sky Sports' booking service. Overall, the Cadillac Championship has set the stage for a dramatic weekend. Young’s early lead, combined with strong performances from seasoned players like Scheffler and rising talents such as Fitzpatrick, promises an exciting climax as the field battles the challenging conditions of the Blue Monster Course.
The next two rounds will determine whether Young can maintain his commanding position or if the chase pack, bolstered by the likes of Smalley, Taylor, Spieth, and Fitzpatrick, can close the gap and create a thrilling finish.