DETROIT – Joaquin Niemann and Tom Lewis (-10) share the 36-hole lead at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Neither co-leader has made a bogey through two rounds.
Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau missed the cut for the second time this season and first since The Genesis Invitational.
2021 Masters Tournament champion Hideki Matsuyama was forced to withdraw before the start of his round after testing positive for COVID-19
Phil Mickelson played the final two holes in 1-under to make the cut on the number in his tournament debut.
Leaderboard After 36 Holes:
Joaquin Niemann 65-69—134 (-10)
Tom Lewis 65-69—134 (-10)
Troy Merritt 67-68—135 (-9)
Chris Kirk 67-68—135 (-9)
Max Homa 70-65—135 (-9)