Jacob Bridgeman Leads Tight Valspar Championship at Midway Point

The 25-year-old holds a one-shot lead at 6-under-par as challenging conditions at the Copperhead Course test the PGA Tour field.

Jacob Bridgeman sits atop the leaderboard at 6-under-par after a 2-under 69 in the second round, highlighted by an eagle on the par-5 11th hole.
Viktor Hovland, Ryo Hisatsune, and Byeong Hun An are tied for second place at 5-under-par, just one shot behind Bridgeman.
The Copperhead Course's swirling winds and firm greens have resulted in an average score of 72.3 and a cut line set at 2-over-par.
Notable players like Adam Scott, Sam Burns, and defending champion Peter Malnati missed the cut, while Neal Shipley's bogey on the 18th hole allowed 13 additional players to advance.
Xander Schauffele, returning from a rib injury, and Shane Lowry are tied for fifth place at 4-under-par, both staying within striking distance heading into the weekend.