Scheffler aims to win his first championship this season with a 62-stroke drive
Scheffler aims to win his first championship this season with a 62-stroke drive
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Scottie Scheffler of the U.S., the world No. 1 player in men's golf, took the lead with 62 hits in the second round of the Texas Children's Houston Open (total prize money of $7.5 million) on the PGA Tour.
In the second round of the tournament held at Memorial Park Golf Course (par 70) in Houston, Texas on the 29th (Korea time), Scheffler made eight birdies without a bogey to make an 8-under 62.
Scheffler, who had a total of 11-under 129 until the second round, led the morning group by one stroke over second-place Taylor Pendris of copyright. 스포츠토토
Having suffered an unexpected palm injury last Christmas and returned to the court in late January, Schaeffler had two top-10 finishes in five competitions, but failed to pose a threat, before facing his first chance to win this season's championship. Schaeffler swept nine wins including seven PGA Tour wins (one major victory) and the gold medal at the Paris Olympics last year.
"Yesterday, I made several important par saves, but today I made a lot of birdies because I kept the fairway. Especially, I made a good long putt," Schaeffler said.
It is the eighth time Scheffler has recorded 62 or less, including a 59 shot made by the Northern Trust in August 2020 in the first round of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Previously, Schaeffler won the gold medal with 62 pars on the last day of the Paris Olympics in August last year. Schaeffler also set a course record with 62 pars in the second round of the event in 2021.
In particular, the putter was very popular in the game. He had an 8-meter birdie at the 11th hole (par 3) in the first half, a 9-meter birdie at the second hole (par 3) in the second hole (par 3) in the second half, and a 7-meter birdie putt at the seventh hole (par 3) in the second hole.
"I felt that my iron play was not as sharp as I wanted. However, as I had a good sense on the green, I did not need to aggressively target the pin, so I played comfortably," he said.
Ahead of his second consecutive attempt at the first major tournament Masters of the season, he tried to win his first title of the season at the final inspection, and he also gave the green light to defend the Masters title.
On the other hand, if you rank in the top 50 in the world rankings, which will be announced after this competition, you will be eligible to participate in the Masters.
Michael Kim of the U.S., who is currently ranked 52nd in the world, tied for 14th (5 under par 135) and is aiming to win a Masters ticket.
Lim Sung-jae, who played with Scheffler, reduced one stroke, but his ranking fell from tied for 19th the previous day to tied for 36th with a total of 3-under 137.
Kim Si-woo, who has yet to secure a berth for the Masters, worked hard in the second round by reducing three pars, but tied for 98th (even par 140 pars), raising the possibility of failing to make the cut.