Overview
- Andrew Novak followed a 61 with a 65 to reach 16-under 126 and holds a one-shot edge over Michael Thorbjornsen and Patrick Rodgers at the halfway point.
- The 36-hole cut fell at 7-under 135, the lowest in the event’s history, with 73 professionals and one amateur advancing after two days of unusually calm, receptive conditions.
- Low scoring defined the opening rounds, including Doug Ghim’s 10-under 60 that tied the Seaside course record and helped fuel a crowded leaderboard.
- Several notables missed the weekend, including Brian Harman and Sahith Theegala, and Joel Dahmen’s exit confirms he will not retain full status under the tightened top-100 cutoff.
- With two rounds left, players on the bubble such as Beau Hossler and others seek late moves for top-100 security, Aon Next 10 spots, or else face Q-School as the remaining pathway.