Cameron Young continues to dominate the Cadillac Championship after two rounds, reinforcing his spectacular opening round with another impressive performance that leaves him 13 strokes under par. While he recorded his first bogey of the tournament on the second day, the mistake barely dented his commanding position heading into the weekend.
On Thursday, Young posted an eight‑under‑par 64 on the storied Blue Monster Course at Trump National Doral in Miami, marking the PGA Tour's first return to the venue since 2016. He followed that with a solid 67 on Friday, maintaining a five‑stroke cushion over the rest of the field and solidifying his status as the tournament's frontrunner at 13 under. The only blemish on Young's card was a bogey on the par‑four 14th hole, where an awkward side‑hill chip failed to reach the putting surface. He quickly recovered, however, by striking the green from the tee on the par‑four 16th and calmly sinking a two‑putt for his 14th birdie of the week, effectively erasing 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 remarked after his round, underscoring his confidence despite the challenging layout. Young was paired with world number one Scottie Scheffler, who posted a flawless 67 but remained seven strokes behind the leader.
Scheffler admitted he needed to close the gap, 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 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 breakout day, soaring 31 spots on the leaderboard to tie for sixth at six under after a 66‑stroke round. Fitzpatrick, who had just secured a victory at the Zurich Classic alongside his brother Matt—a win that granted him PGA Tour membership—maintained his momentum on Friday with a bogey‑free round.
He reflected on the recent surge of attention, saying, "The text messages have slowed down, but the feeling of joy and happiness hasn't left me. This year feels like a whirlwind, and no matter what happens it will be a success. The number of players, caddies, and staff who've come up to congratulate me has been incredible." Originally scheduled to catch a Sunday night flight from New Orleans to Turkey for the DP World Tour stop, Fitzpatrick quickly altered his plans to arrive in Miami and prepare for his inaugural $20 million signature event. He described the week as "the first day of school," emphasizing how the experience is giving him a real taste of PGA Tour life.
His performance this week has been solid. After a roller‑coaster Thursday that saw him swing between five birdies and five bogeys for an even‑par 72, he turned it around on Friday with six birdies and no bogeys, finishing at six under. "It feels like I'm doing the right things with my game," Fitzpatrick said. "I've been working towards the right things and it's exciting.
My ball control has improved, and I feel more confident hitting fairways and greens. I hope to keep that momentum into the weekend." The tournament will continue with live coverage of the third round at 4 p.m. on Saturday via Sky Sports Golf, and all four rounds will be available for streaming without a contract. Golf fans can also explore booking opportunities at over 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland through the Sky Sports platform.
As the weekend unfolds, all eyes remain on Young to see if he can extend his lead, while challengers like Scheffler, Smalley, Taylor, Spieth, and the surging Fitzpatrick will look to close the gap and create an exciting finish at the Cadillac Championship.