by The 2025 Truist Championship is heating up heading into Moving Day, and golf fans have plenty to be excited about. After a record-setting opening round on Thursday, Friday’s second round at the Wissahickon Course at the Philadelphia Cricket Club brought tougher conditions—yet the leaderboard is now stacked with top talent.
Rain Slows Scores After Historic Day One
On Thursday, Keith Mitchell stole the show with a blistering 9-under 61, setting the pace and shattering the course record of 65. In total, 10 players broke the previous mark thanks to soft, calm conditions. But Friday’s round was a different story.
Heavy rain and swirling winds pushed scores up across the board, even with tee times moved earlier to dodge the worst of the weather. The average round was more than three strokes higher than Thursday, showcasing the true difficulty of the Wissahickon Course when it bares its teeth.
Shane Lowry Shines in the Rain
Ireland’s Shane Lowry delivered the round of the day with a 5-under 65, moving him into solo second at 11-under overall. He capitalized on an early tee time, firing four birdies in his first eight holes. One highlight included a 53-foot putt on the 11th hole that dropped in for birdie—albeit unintentionally.
Keith Mitchell Holds Solo Lead
Despite the challenging weather, Keith Mitchell kept his momentum going with a solid 67 on Friday. Now 12-under, he takes a one-shot lead into the weekend. Known for hot starts and slower finishes, Mitchell will need to break that trend if he wants to secure a win. His weekend scoring average in his last four starts is 71.75, and he’ll need better than that to fend off an elite field.
McIlroy, Thomas, and Stars in the Hunt
Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas both carded 67s on Friday, climbing into a tie for fourth at 7-under. McIlroy tallied six birdies and three bogeys, acknowledging post-round that while his scoring is good, he needs to clean up mistakes to truly contend.
Joining them at 7-under are Collin Morikawa (70), Patrick Cantlay, Akshay Bhatia, and Si Woo Kim. This talented group sits five strokes behind Mitchell—a gap that could easily close with favorable weather on the weekend.
Saturday is expected to be sunny and breezy, while Sunday looks ideal for scoring with calmer winds. Expect fireworks as players aim to position themselves for a Sunday charge.
Leaderboard Highlights — After Round 2
- 1. Keith Mitchell (-12)
- 2. Shane Lowry (-11)
- 3. Sepp Straka (-10)
- T4. McIlroy, Thomas, Morikawa, Cantlay, Bhatia, Kim (-7)
- T10. Max Homa, Rickie Fowler and 3 others (-6)
- T15. Tony Finau, Denny McCarthy, Sungjae Im and 7 others (-5)
- T25. Xander Schauffele, Tommy Fleetwood and 6 others (-4)
With 30 players sitting between 4-under and 7-under, Moving Day is set to be volatile. Expect aggressive play as contenders try to close the gap on Mitchell.
Updated Truist Championship Odds (via DraftKings)
- Keith Mitchell (16/5)
- Shane Lowry (7/2)
- Rory McIlroy (11/2)
- Sepp Straka (6-1)
- Collin Morikawa (12-1)
- Justin Thomas (14-1)
- Patrick Cantlay (16-1)
- Si Woo Kim (35-1)
- Akshay Bhatia (35-1)
Justin Thomas might be the best value bet heading into Saturday. His tee-to-green performance has been stellar, and with improved putting, he’s poised for a weekend surge.
But Shane Lowry may be the most dangerous man on the course. With rounds of 64 and 65, sharp iron play, and a hot putter, Lowry has found his rhythm and could run away with it if his form continues.
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