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Nico Echavarria Takes Lead at Zozo Championship Amid Schauffele's Stumble

Echavarria leads with a strong performance as Xander Schauffele faces challenges after a quadruple-bogey setback.

  • Nico Echavarria surged to a two-shot lead with a consistent performance, finishing at 12-under after two rounds.
  • Taylor Moore, who led after the first round with a career-best 63, is now tied for second with Justin Thomas.
  • Xander Schauffele made headlines with a quadruple-bogey on the ninth hole but remained optimistic about his chances.
  • Defending champion Collin Morikawa and local favorite Hideki Matsuyama struggle to gain momentum in the early rounds.
  • The Zozo Championship, a key event in the FedEx Cup Fall series, features a no-cut format with top players vying for 2025 exempt status.
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