Cameron Young continues to dominate the Cadillac Championship after two rounds, reinforcing the spectacular opening round that set the tone for the tournament. His second‑day performance was equally impressive, leaving him perched at 13 under par and solidifying a comfortable cushion over the rest of the field. While Young finally recorded his first bogey of the week on the par‑four 14th, the misstep was minor and did little to erode his advantage heading into the weekend. He had opened with an astonishing eight‑under‑par 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.
That low round was followed by a solid 67 on Friday, allowing Young to maintain a five‑stroke lead and stay firmly in command of the leaderboard. The lone blemish on his card came when a chip from a tricky side‑hill lie failed to reach the putting surface on the 14th, resulting in a bogey.
Apart from that, Young was virtually flawless. He quickly recovered two holes later, launching a precise drive onto the green on 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 remarked, emphasizing his confidence in handling the demanding layout. Young was paired with world number one Scottie Scheffler, who posted a bogey‑free 67 of his own.
Despite the strong showing, Scheffler remained seven shots behind, exactly where he started the day, underscoring the size of Young’s lead. Scheffler acknowledged the challenge, saying, "I definitely need to not get further away. It depends on how the course is playing, but all I can do is go out there and be committed to what I need to do." Trailing Young, American Alex Smalley occupied second place at nine under, five strokes back. Canada’s Nick Taylor and fellow American Jordan Spieth shared third place at eight under, while England’s Alex Fitzpatrick vaulted 31 spots up the leaderboard to tie for sixth at six under after a brilliant 66‑stroke round.
Fitzpatrick, who had just a week earlier partnered with his brother Matt to capture the Zurich Classic—a victory that secured his PGA Tour membership—continued his strong form on Friday with a bogey‑free round. He reflected on the recent surge of attention, noting, "The text messages have slowed down, but the overwhelming 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 number of people congratulating me—players, caddies, staff—has been incredible." Originally scheduled to catch a Sunday night flight from New Orleans to Turkey for the upcoming DP World Tour stop, Fitzpatrick scrambled to change his travel plans and arrive in Miami in time for his first $20 million signature event. He described the experience as "the first day of school," 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 delivered a flawless six‑birdie, zero‑bogey 66 on Friday. Fitzpatrick expressed optimism about his recent progress, stating, "It feels like I’m doing the right things with my golf game.
I’ve been working toward the right goals. It’s exciting—I feel my game has been good 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 a corner. I feel in control of my ball, which is nice.
Hopefully I keep hitting fairways and greens and we’ll see what happens this weekend." The tournament’s schedule continues with live coverage of the third round beginning at 4 p.m. on Saturday via Sky Sports Golf. Fans can stream all four rounds of the PGA Tour Signature Event without a contract, and they can also explore booking options at over 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland. The event promises more drama as the field strives to close the gap on Young, whose early dominance sets the stage for an exciting finish.
Overall, the Cadillac Championship has showcased a blend of seasoned talent and emerging stars, each navigating the challenging layout of the Blue Monster. With Young’s lead firmly established, the weekend will test whether his competitors can mount a serious challenge or if he will continue to extend his advantage and claim the title.