Halfway hut at the Wyndham Championship: Henley jumps four clear of the field
A round-up of the best stats, quotes and social after 36 holes of the final event of the PGA Tour’s regular season.
Webb Simpson, the tournament winner in 2011 who hasn't finished outside the top three in his last four course visits, shares second with Rory Sabbatini, who won silver in Tokyo earlier this month, and Scott Piercy.
Justin Rose is in a three-way share for fifth as he seeks the top 10 finish that would gain qualification for next week's FedExCup Playoffs.
Stats and facts
Russell Henley leads the Wyndham by 4 after shooting 62-64.
— Sean Martin (@PGATOURSMartin) August 13, 2021
It's the 37th time in TOUR history a player has opened an event with a 36-hole score of 126 or lower. The record is 123.
Henley is just the 3rd player to do it twice. He shot 63-63 in his win at the 2013 Sony.
Russell Henley - 1st on 14-under
Rory Sabbatini - T2nd on 10-under
Webb Simpson - T2nd on 10-under
Webb Simpson opens with 65-65 at the Wyndham Championship.
— Justin Ray (@JustinRayGolf) August 13, 2021
Most rounds of 65 or lower at @WyndhamChamp since 2010:
Webb Simpson, 19
Brandt Snedeker, 10
Ryan Armour, 8
Billy Horschel, 8
Scott Piercy - T2nd on 10-under
Justin Rose - T5th on 9-under
Social
Russell Henley has a reminder set on his phone that pops up every morning:
— Dylan Dethier (@dylan_dethier) August 12, 2021
"I'm a great putter"
Pretty awesome. I'm thinking about doing the same thing but I don't want to start every day with a lie
What advice would 41-year-old @JustinRose99 give 18-year-old Justin Rose? pic.twitter.com/O6n4s6KiLs
— GOLFTV (@GOLFTV) August 11, 2021
🐐 mentality. pic.twitter.com/TqgmCzTqXq
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 13, 2021
And one weather question, do you ever see you guys playing in shorts in a competitive round?
— Ron Mintz (@MintzGolf) August 13, 2021
"I hope not. My playing competitors will be mad at me for saying that, but I hope not. We're professionals, we need to wear pants."
Webb Simpson@WyndhamChamp
Strategy and finesse all season long. 🎯 @Matthew_Wolff5 has locked up the top spot in this year's #AONRiskReward Challenge.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 13, 2021