America’s Cameron Tringale kept his rivals at bay despite scoring two over par 72s in North Berwick on Friday to give him a three-shot lead after the first two rounds of the PGA Tour’s Genesis Golf Scottish Open.
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The point guard stunned viewers the day before with a 61, bobbing eight in nine holes sometime in the opening round. The next day, however, was more difficult as his four birdies of the day were marred by six bogeys, including three in a row between the 16th and 18th pennants. Still, Tringale has a cumulative score of 133 (-7), ahead of his compatriots Gary Woodland (72) and Doug Ghim (69).
In addition, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler suffered the ax midway through the competition. His total of 145 (+5) was nowhere near enough to play the final 36 holes.
For the Canadians, Nick Taylor (68) and Corey Conners (73) continue their journey this weekend. They are part of a group of competitors in Season 49 at 145 (+3). For his part, Mackenzie Hughes (73) has to pack up because of his record of 149 (+9).