Pierceson Coody leads the way at the tournament’s midpoint as his opening-round 61 propelled him to a two-shot lead, and the University of Texas product sits at 16 under.
There’s plenty to play for this week as the purse is $4 million, and the winner will earn 300 FedEx Cup points. Also up for grabs is a spot in the Open Championship to the highest-finishing golfer who isn’t already exempt.
Players Who Missed the Cut:
Chesson Hadley of the United States started the season strong, but despite birdieing four of his final five holes on Friday, he fell short of the cut line at 8 under.
Michael Kim of the United States couldn’t make enough birdies to stay for the weekend at the ISCO, despite four top-20 finishes in his last nine starts.
Just when it looked like Joel Dahmen was starting to right the ship with eight straight cuts made, four bogeys on Friday sent him home early.
Ryan Palmer had made the weekend in his last two events, but failed to make a birdie in the opening round and missed the cut.
A double on the par-5 11th hole sealed Daniel Berger’s fate, as he missed his third consecutive cut.
Cameron Champ, who opened with a 66, struggled on Friday and has now missed seven straight cuts.
While his twin brother was leading the tournament, Parker Coody was at the opposite end of the scoreboard.
