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Keith Mitchell Leads Truist Championship After 36 Holes

Mitchell holds a one-shot lead over Shane Lowry following a rainy second round at Philadelphia Cricket Club.

Overview

  • Keith Mitchell maintained his lead at the Truist Championship with a 3-under 67 in the second round, bringing his total to 12 under par.
  • Shane Lowry, the 2019 Open champion, shot the day's best round with a 5-under 65 to sit one stroke behind Mitchell at 11 under.
  • Defending champion Rory McIlroy is five shots back at 7 under, tied with Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and others after a second-round 67.
  • Rain and softened course conditions presented challenges on Friday, with longer irons required for approach shots on the Wissahickon Course.
  • The tournament, a $20 million PGA Tour Signature Event, serves as a key test ahead of next week's PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.