SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Defending champion Scottie Scheffler took the lead into the weekend in the WM Phoenix Open, with local favorite Jon Rahm right behind...
took the lead into the weekend in the WM Phoenix Open, with local favorite Jon Rahm right behind at TPC Scottsdale.played 25 holes Friday, completing a 3-under 68 in the first round and shooting a bogey-free 64 in the second to get to 10 under. The Dallas product had a two-stroke lead over Rahm and Adam Hadwin when play was suspended because of darkness.
Hadwin had eight holes left when play was suspended. None of the afternoon starters were able to finish the round. “The wind was really moving around,” Scheffler said. “It could be difficult to judge at times. But it was nice and warm, so it was good.” “I hit a lot of great tee shots today,” Rahm said. “A lot of good iron shots that ... didn’t end up in great spots.”“Unexpected. Very unexpected,” Rahm said. “I’m glad I didn’t know until I hit the shot, honestly, because otherwise I think I would have tried too hard for my grandma to hit a good shot.”
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