Sentry Tournament of Champions Halfway Hut: Cameron Smith pulls clear in Hawaii
News, stats, quotes and social after 36 holes in Maui where the Australian holds a three-shot lead after two rounds.
When first-round leader Cameron Smith opened his second lap of The Plantation Course with a pair of bogeys on Friday, it looked as if he could disappear back into the pack.
Leaderboard thru 36 holes @Sentry_TOC:
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1. Cameron Smith -17
T2. @JonRahmPGA -14
T2. @DanielBerger59
4. @Patrick_Cantlay -13
T5. Hideki Matsuyama -12
T5. Sungjae Im
7. Kevin Na -11 pic.twitter.com/Tzf45jtY1o
World No.1 Jon Rahm is tied for second place on 14-under with Daniel Berger, both shooting 7-under 66s on day two.
FedEx champion Patrick Cantlay and Masters winner Hideki Matsuyama are also in the top five.
The American is four back on 13-under while Augusta hero Matsuyama jumped eight spots to tied fifth alongside Sungjae Im after an excellent 8-under 65.
Stats
Since 2003, Cameron Smith is the only player @Sentry_TOC to start the second round 2 over thru 2 and go on to hold the 36-hole lead. pic.twitter.com/5Dr6JKRQ49
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Quotes
Cameron Smith (-17, 64)
Jon Rahm (-14, 66)
Daniel Berger (-14, 66)
Patrick Cantlay (-13, 67)
Hideki Matsuyama (12, 65)
Social
What a way to end the day. 💯
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A hole-out on 18 for @B_DeChambeau. pic.twitter.com/wLvTLsqaVY
Spin cycle. 🔄 pic.twitter.com/TsEJlYfu8f
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A walk-off chip-in eagle for @XSchauffele.
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He's 2 back. pic.twitter.com/59wsSCjLG2
Four birdies in a row for @BKoepka. 🔥
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He's the solo leader @Sentry_TOC. pic.twitter.com/48F0Rdu2UV
First-time winner in 2021, No. 1 in the #FedExCup and in contention @Sentry_TOC. 💪@TalorGooch shows how he likes to unwind amid his recent success. 🍷 pic.twitter.com/tCW59K8vKg
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 7, 2022