Scottie Scheffler Leads Hero World Challenge After Record-Tying Start

The defending champion shot a bogey-free 64 in Round 2, securing a two-shot lead heading into the weekend in the Bahamas.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler surged to a two-shot lead after 36 holes at the Hero World Challenge, carding an 8-under 64 in the second round.
Scheffler's front-nine performance included seven birdies for a 7-under 29, tying the lowest 36-hole total in tournament history at Albany Golf Club.
Justin Thomas and Akshay Bhatia are tied for second at 11-under, while Keegan Bradley sits in fourth place, four strokes behind Scheffler.
First-round leader Cameron Young struggled in Round 2, dropping to a tie for 10th after a 3-over 75, which included a double bogey on the 18th hole.
Scheffler, employing a new 'claw' putting grip, praised the technique for improving his consistency on short putts and maintaining momentum during his rounds.