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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.

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FLOURTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 08: Keith Mitchell looks on while playing the ninth hole during the first round of the Truist Championship 2025 at The Wissahickon at Philadelphia Cricket Club on May 08, 2025 in Flourtown, Pennsylvania.
Shane Lowry of Ireland in action during the Pro Am event prior to the Truist Championship 2025 at The Wissahickon at Philadelphia Cricket Club on May 07, 2025 in Flourtown, Pennsylvania.

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.