Overview

• Ben Griffin opened with a 7-under-par 65 and followed with an even-par 72 to reach 137 strokes through two rounds.
• Nick Taylor carded a bogey-free 4-under-par 68 in persistent rain to pull level with Griffin at 7-under.
• World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is in solo fourth at 4-under after consecutive 70s despite struggling with his putter.
• Jordan Spieth’s late surge, including three birdies on his closing holes, produced a 3-under 69 and moved him four shots off the lead.
• The cut line settled at 5-over par, leaving only 11 players under par on a course defined by thick rough and challenging conditions.