Cameron Young continues to dominate the Cadillac Championship after two rounds, extending the impressive momentum he built with his opening round performance. He posted a total of 13 under par, cementing his position at the top of the leaderboard heading into the weekend. While Young did record his first bogey of the tournament on the 14th hole, the mistake was minor and did not significantly threaten his commanding lead. On Thursday, the PGA Tour returned to the famed Blue Monster Course at Trump National Doral in Miami for the first time since 2016.
Young opened with a spectacular eight‑under‑par 64, a score that set the tone for the event. He followed that with a solid 67 on Friday, keeping his total at 13 under and establishing a five‑stroke cushion over the nearest competitors.
The only blemish on Young’s otherwise flawless card was a bogey on the par‑four 14th. A difficult side‑hill lie forced a chip that fell short of the putting surface, resulting in the solitary over‑par hole. He quickly recovered two holes later, launching a precise tee shot on the par‑four 16th that landed on the green.
A calm two‑putt secured his 14th birdie of the week and erased 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 ability to bounce back from setbacks were evident as he navigated the challenging layout with confidence. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler paired with Young for the day and posted a bogey‑free 67. Despite the solid performance, Scheffler remained seven shots behind, underscoring the size of Young’s advantage.
"I definitely need to not get further away," Scheffler admitted. "It depends on how the 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, five strokes back. Canadian Nick Taylor and fellow American Jordan Spieth share third place at eight under each, keeping the competition tight among the next tier of contenders.
England’s Alex Fitzpatrick delivered a standout performance of his own, vaulting 31 spots on the leaderboard to tie for sixth with a six‑under‑par 66. Fitzpatrick, who recently partnered with his brother Matt to win the Zurich Classic—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. "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," emphasizing how he is beginning to experience the realities of life on the PGA Tour. His performance this week reflects a solid start to that education. After an even‑par 72 on Thursday—a round that featured a rollercoaster of five birdies and five bogeys—he turned it around with 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 towards the right things. It’s exciting.
My game has been good for a while, but it didn’t always translate on the course. Over the past two months it’s taken a turn, and I feel in control of my ball now.
Hopefully I keep hitting fairways and greens and we’ll see what happens this weekend." The tournament schedule continues with live coverage of the third round on Sky Sports Golf at 4 p.m. on Saturday, and all four rounds will be streamed without a contract through the PGA Tour’s online platform. Golf fans can also explore booking options at over 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland via the Sky Sports portal. As the weekend approaches, the field will be watching to see whether Young can maintain his five‑stroke lead or if challengers like Scheffler, Smalley, Taylor, Spieth, and the surging Fitzpatrick can close the gap.
The Blue Monster’s demanding layout promises to test every aspect of a player’s skill set, from driving accuracy to short‑game finesse. With Young’s confidence soaring after two stellar rounds, the final two days are set to provide a compelling narrative of consistency versus a chase for redemption among the pursuers.