Kevin Yu clubhouse leader in Austin as another round fails to finish
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Kevin Yu at least managed to finish the second round Friday at the Austin Championship with another 6-under 66. Whether he keeps the lead is not nearly as important as how he finishes the PGA Tour's penultimate fall tournament.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Kevin Yu secured the clubhouse leadership at the Austin Championship on Friday with a 6-under 66 in the second round. While maintaining his lead is crucial, the focus lies on how Yu concludes the PGA Tour's final fall event. Starting at 99th place in the FedEx Cup Fall standings, Yu amassed a total score of 132, consisting of two solid par putts.
In the afternoon, Trace Crowe, the 18-hole leader, was 13-under when play was halted due to darkness for the second consecutive day. Crowe faced a critical 55-foot birdie putt on the par-3 17th hole as play resumed the following morning at Omni Barton Creek. Yu acknowledged the pressure of the standings amidst the golf course challenges, emphasizing on being himself and hitting good shots rather than worrying about the pressure.
The PGA Tour's season concludes next week at Sea Island, Georgia, with top 100 players securing full status for 2027. Brian Harman and Kristoffer Ventura also safeguarded their next-year eligibility with scores of 66 and 67 respectively. Crowe's struggle continued as he bogeyed the 15th hole and missed a par putt from outside 20 feet.
He aims for a par 5 on Saturday, hoping for a shorter field after the cut. The 36-hole cut is expected at 4-under 140, potentially endangering the positions of Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Davis Thompson. Chris Kirk, ranked 102nd, was set to miss the cut. Miles Russell, a 19-year-old winner from Mexico last week, finished with a 70, placing him at 9-under 135.
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