Cameron Young continues to dominate the Cadillac Championship after the first two rounds, solidifying the impressive start he made on Thursday with another strong showing on Friday. He now sits at 13 under par, holding a comfortable five‑stroke advantage as the tournament moves into the weekend. While Young recorded his first bogey of the week on the par‑four 14th, the mistake was minor and did little to threaten his commanding position. He had opened with a blistering eight‑under 64 on Thursday when the PGA Tour returned 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, keeping his total at 13 under and extending his lead to five shots. The only blemish on his otherwise flawless round was the bogey on the 14th hole, where a chip from a tricky side‑hill lie failed to reach the putting surface. Young quickly made amends two holes later, launching his driver 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 golf course, but so far I’ve been playing well," Young said after his round, reflecting on the challenges of the demanding layout and his ability to stay composed.
Young was paired with world number one Scottie Scheffler, who posted a bogey‑free 67 but remained seven strokes behind the leader. Scheffler acknowledged the difficulty of closing the gap, saying, "I definitely need to not get further away. It depends on how the golf 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." Trailing Young, American Alex Smalley sits in second place at nine under par, five strokes back.
Canada’s Nick Taylor and fellow American Jordan Spieth share third place at eight under. England’s Alex Fitzpatrick delivered a standout performance, vaulting 31 spots on the leaderboard to tie for sixth place at six under after a tidy 66. Fitzpatrick, who had just won the Zurich Classic a week earlier alongside his brother Matt—a victory that secured his PGA Tour membership—continued his strong form with a bogey‑free round on Friday.
"The text messages and stuff have slowed down, but the overwhelming feeling of joy and happiness is still there," Fitzpatrick said, describing his emotions after the recent win. "I think this year will be a whirlwind, and no matter what happens it will be a success. I can’t believe how many people have come up to congratulate me—players, caddies, staff—it’s 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 changed his plans to fly to Miami and prepare for his first $20 million signature event on the PGA Tour. He dubbed this week "the first day of school," emphasizing how he is beginning to experience life on the PGA Tour in earnest.
His performance so far reflects that learning curve. On Thursday he posted an even‑par 72 after a rollercoaster round that featured five birdies and five bogeys. On Friday he turned the tables, delivering six birdies without a single bogey to finish at 66. "The nice thing is it feels like I’m doing the right things with my golf game.
I’m working towards the right things," Fitzpatrick explained. "It’s exciting.
My game has been good for a while now, but a few months ago it didn’t translate on the course the way I wanted. In the past two months it’s really taken a turn. I feel in control of my ball, which is nice.
So hopefully I keep hitting fairways and hitting greens and we’ll see what happens this weekend." The tournament will continue with all four rounds broadcast live on Sky Sports. The third round coverage begins at 4 p.m. on Saturday, and fans can also stream the event without a contract via Sky Sports' online platform. For those looking to play the sport themselves, Sky Sports offers a service to book tee times at more than 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland, with a simple search by course, city, or postcode.
This week’s coverage not only showcases elite competition but also highlights the accessibility of golf for enthusiasts at every level. As the Cadillac Championship heads into its final stages, all eyes remain on Young to see if he can maintain his lead, while challengers like Scheffler, Smalley, and the surging Fitzpatrick aim to close the gap and make a push for the title.