Cameron Young continues to dominate the Cadillac Championship after the first two rounds, reinforcing the spectacular opening round that put him at the top of the leaderboard with another impressive performance that left him 13 strokes under par. Although Young recorded his first bogey of the tournament on Friday, the mistake was minor and did not significantly threaten his commanding position heading into the weekend.
The American posted an eight‑under‑par 64 on Thursday when the PGA Tour returned to the iconic Blue Monster Course at Trump National Doral in Miami for the first time since 2016. He followed that with a solid 67 on Friday, preserving his lead at 13 under and extending his advantage to five shots over the nearest challenger.
The only blemish on his round was a bogey on the par‑four 14th hole. A tricky side‑hill lie forced Young to chip, but the ball fell short of the putting surface, resulting in the lone over‑par score. He quickly recovered two holes later, driving the green on the par‑four 16th and calmly sinking 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 golf course," Young said after his round.
"But so far, I’ve played well." His composure and ability to rebound from a single error highlighted why he has been so difficult to catch. Young was paired with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who posted a flawless 67 without a single bogey.
Despite the perfect score, Scheffler remained seven shots behind Young, underscoring the gap that still exists between the two competitors. "I definitely need to not get further away," Scheffler admitted. "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 by five shots, American Alex Smalley sits in second place at nine under par. Canada’s Nick Taylor and fellow American Jordan Spieth share third place, each sitting at eight under. England’s Alex Fitzpatrick enjoyed a breakthrough day, catapulting 31 spots up the leaderboard to a tie for sixth place with a six‑under‑par 66. Fitzpatrick, who had just a week earlier partnered with his brother Matt to win the Zurich Classic—securing 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. "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 upcoming DP World Tour stop, but he quickly altered his travel plans to arrive in Miami and prepare for his first $20 million signature event.
He described the week as "the first day of school," a fitting metaphor for his initiation into the PGA Tour’s elite level of competition. His performance so far reflects a promising start. After a roller‑coaster Thursday that saw him alternate between five birdies and five bogeys for an even‑par 72, he delivered a flawless six‑birdie, no‑bogey 66 on Friday.
"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.
A few months ago it didn’t translate on the course as I’d hoped, but the past two months have been a turning point. I feel in control of my ball, which is great. So hopefully I keep hitting fairways and greens and we’ll see what happens this weekend." The tournament will continue with live coverage of the third round on Sky Sports Golf at 4 p.m. on Saturday, and all four rounds of the PGA Tour Signature Event will be available to stream without a contract.
Golf fans can also explore booking a round at any of the 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland via the provided search tool. As the weekend unfolds, Young’s five‑stroke cushion will be tested by a field eager to close the gap, while Fitzpatrick aims to sustain his momentum and solidify his place among the leaders. The Blue Monster’s challenging layout promises more drama, strategic shot‑making, and opportunities for players to either extend their leads or stage comebacks. The story of the Cadillac Championship is still being written, and spectators can expect high‑stakes golf, compelling narratives, and the relentless pursuit of excellence from the world’s top talent.