Cameron Young continues to dominate the Cadillac Championship after two rounds, solidifying his spectacular opening round with another impressive performance that leaves him 13 strokes under par. While Young recorded his first bogey of the tournament on Friday, the mistake was minor and did not significantly threaten his commanding lead as the event moves into the weekend. On Thursday, Young opened with a blistering eight‑under‑par 64 on the famed Blue Monster at Trump National Doral in Miami, marking the PGA Tour's first return to the course since 2016.
He followed that with a solid 67 on Friday, keeping his total at 13 under and extending his advantage to five strokes over the nearest challenger. The only blemish on Young's round was a bogey on the par‑four 14th hole. A tricky side‑hill lie forced a chip that failed to reach the putting surface, resulting in the lone over‑par score. However, he quickly recovered two holes later, launching a precise tee shot onto the green at the par‑four 16th and calmly sinking a two‑putt for his 14th birdie of the tournament.
"There’s a lot of golf to be played on a difficult course, but so far I’ve played well," Young said after his round. Young was paired with world number one Scottie Scheffler, who posted a flawless bogey‑free 67. Despite the strong showing, Scheffler remained seven strokes behind the leader, underscoring the difficulty of closing the gap at this stage. "I definitely need to not get further away," Scheffler admitted.
"It depends on how the course is playing, but all I can do is go out there, stay committed, and execute my game plan." Trailing Young, American Alex Smalley sits five strokes back in second place at nine under, while Canada’s Nick Taylor and fellow American Jordan Spieth share third place at eight under. England’s Alex Fitzpatrick enjoyed a breakthrough day, vaulting 31 spots up the leaderboard to tie for sixth at six under after a crisp 66. Fitzpatrick, who just a week earlier teamed with his brother Matt to capture the Zurich Classic—a win that secured his PGA Tour membership—maintained his momentum with a bogey‑free round on Friday.
He reflected on his recent success, saying, "The text messages have slowed down, but the feeling of joy and happiness is still there. This year feels like a whirlwind, and no matter what happens, it will be a success. The amount of congratulations from players, caddies, and staff has been incredible." Originally scheduled to fly from New Orleans to Turkey for a DP World Tour stop, Fitzpatrick altered his travel plans at the last minute to arrive in Miami and prepare for his first $20 million signature event. He described the week as "the first day of school," emphasizing that he is now getting a real taste of life on the PGA Tour.
His performance to date has been solid: an even‑par 72 on Thursday, which included a rollercoaster of five birdies and five bogeys, followed by a flawless six‑birdie, no‑bogey 66 on Friday. "It feels like I’m doing the right things with my golf game," Fitzpatrick noted. "I’ve been working on the right aspects, and it’s exciting.
My game has been solid for a while, but it didn’t always translate on the course. In the past two months, things have turned around.
I feel in control of my ball, which is great. I hope to keep hitting fairways and greens, and we’ll see what happens this weekend." The tournament schedule continues with the third round slated to start at 4 p.m. on Saturday, broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf. Fans can also stream all four rounds of the PGA Tour Signature Event without a contract, ensuring worldwide access to the action.
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As the Cadillac Championship approaches its climax, Young’s five‑stroke cushion provides a comfortable buffer, but the unpredictable nature of the Blue Monster means that any lead can be tested. With players like Scheffler, Smalley, Taylor, Spieth, and the surging Fitzpatrick all within striking distance, the final rounds promise excitement, drama, and the potential for dramatic shifts on the leaderboard.