Jacob Bridgeman Leads Valspar Championship as Tight Leaderboard Shapes Competitive Weekend

The second-year PGA Tour player holds a one-shot lead at 6-under, with Viktor Hovland, Byeong Hun An, and Ryo Hisatsune close behind on a challenging Copperhead Course.

Jacob Bridgeman, in his second full PGA Tour season, leads the Valspar Championship at 6-under after two rounds, following a solid 2-under 69 on Friday.
Viktor Hovland, Byeong Hun An, and Ryo Hisatsune are tied for second at 5-under, with Hovland overcoming swing struggles to stay in contention.
Xander Schauffele and Shane Lowry are two shots back at 4-under, with Schauffele encouraged by his recovery from an eight-week injury layoff.
Ryo Hisatsune surged up the leaderboard with a 5-under 66, including five birdies on the back nine, showcasing his strong form.
The Copperhead Course continues to challenge players, with windy conditions contributing to a high cut line of 2-over, narrowly made by Adam Scott and others.