Overview

• Nick Taylor, leveraging his familiarity with TPC Scottsdale, ties the course record with an 11-under 60, taking a significant lead.
• Taylor shares the Phoenix Open lead with Andrew Novak at 12-under, following a challenging second round.
• The Canadian golfer's performance at TPC Scottsdale marks a continuation of his career-best year, including a historic win at the Canadian Open.
• Scottie Scheffler, the two-time reigning champion, remains in contention, four strokes behind the leaders.
• Arizona golfers, including several with local ties, exceed expectations, adding depth to the tournament's leaderboard.