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Miles Russell Leads Junior Players After 36 Holes as He Chases First-Ever Repeat

Charlie Woods trails well outside contention after two difficult days.

Overview

  • Russell sits at 7 under through two rounds at TPC Sawgrass, two strokes ahead of Nicholas Logis after cards of 68 and 69.
  • Woods posted 76 and 75 for a 7-over total and is tied for 43rd, 14 shots back entering the final round.
  • The Junior Players Championship is a 54-hole AJGA event featuring 78 top under-19 golfers at the Players Stadium Course from August 28–31.
  • In a relaxed practice round, Woods and Russell shared a cart and praise, playing alongside AJGA chief Stephen Hamblin and TaylorMade executive Eddie Erkmanis.
  • EssentiallySports reported that Woods made a hole-in-one at the par-3 third during the final round.