World No. 3 Cameron Young delivered an electrifying performance in the second round of the Rocket Classic in Detroit, posting a nine‑under‑par 61 that vaulted him into a three‑way tie for the tournament lead. The Australian’s flawless round, which featured no bogeys, lifted him 68 places on the leaderboard to sit at 10 under par, sharing the top spot with Patrick Cantlay and Patrick Fishburn.
Young’s front nine was a showcase of precision and aggression, as he racked up seven birdies before the turn. His string of low‑scoring holes sparked talk that he could become only the second player, after Jim Furyk, to record two career rounds under 60.
"It felt like I had a 10‑footer for birdie on pretty much every hole. I made a bunch of them in a row on my first nine," Young explained after the round.
"Then the putter kind of went cold a little bit for my second nine. Just really solid golf all the way through.
Happy to have kind of played my way back in the tournament a little bit after Thursday." The 29‑year‑old’s surge has instantly made him the favorite heading into the weekend, especially after his recent runner‑up finish at The Open just two weeks earlier. Earlier this year Young captured the prestigious Players Championship and the Cadillac Championship, yet his results have fluctuated, making this dominant display all the more significant for his confidence. Beyond the immediate excitement of the Rocket Classic, Young reflected on the mental roller‑coaster that accompanies professional golf. "You wonder am I missing something, why is this the way that it is, why is it not working, all those things.
But when it goes well, it feels totally the opposite," he said. "When it goes well, it feels like you never will play bad again.
It just comes and goes. You kind of have to be ready for either one. At some point it's going to get harder and at some point you'll come out of that difficult period and it will feel easy again. It's kind of just a game of being ready for whatever comes next." Young’s impressive round arrives amid a broader swirl of golf news.
LIV Golf announced a new lead investor after the Saudi Public Investment Fund pulled its backing, while former President Donald Trump claimed victory at the Bedminster Senior Club Championship, using his win to taunt rivals on Truth Social. In the women’s game, Shiho Kuwaki triumphed at the AIG Women’s Open 2026 at Royal Lytham & St Annes, securing a dramatic playoff win over Esther Henseleit. The Solheim Cup preparations also continue, with details on teams, captains, venue, format, and qualification pathways for Europe versus the United States being finalized for the 2026 edition in the Netherlands. Back on the Rocket Classic leaderboard, Young’s competition remains fierce.
England’s Matt Wallace sits just one shot behind after a flawless 64, while American Rickie Fowler matches Young’s overall score of nine under. First‑round leader Peter Malnati could not replicate his Thursday heroics, carding a one‑over 71, yet he remains within two shots of the lead along with a group that includes two‑time major champion Xander Schauffele. In total, seventeen players sit inside three strokes of the top spot, promising a tightly contested finish. Fans can catch the drama unfold live on Sky Sports Golf Saturday at 7 p.m., with streaming options available for those without a contract.
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