LaQUINTA – Reigning FedExCup champion Patrick Cantlay followed his opening round 10-under (62) on the LaQuinta CC course with a 4-under (68) on Nicklaus Tournament course to extend his streak of consecutive rounds in the 60s to 21.
Meanwhile, 2020-21 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Will Zalatoris closed his 2nd round with seven consecutive birdies (Nos. 3-9*) on Nicklaus Tournament Course to match career-low round of (61) – (R-2 of 2021 Sanderson Farms Championship).
Seeking first Tour title, Tom Hoge played his first 36 holes bogey-free for the first time in his career. He’s shot (65) and (66) and trails Cantlay by a single stroke heading into today’s third round.
There will be a cut this evening to allow the top 65 players (and ties) to play Sunday. (Cut Predictor)
AMEX Leaderboard after 36 Holes:
Patrick Cantlay 62-68–130 (-14) LQ-NT
Tom Hoge 65-66–131 (-13) NT-SC
Will Zalatoris 71-61–132 (-12) LQ-NT
Lanto Griffin 67-65–132 (-12) NT-SC
Greyson Sigg 65-67–132 (-12) NT-SC
Cameron Young 64-68–132 (-12) LQ-NT
Joseph Bramlett 65-67–132 (-12) SC-LQ