Today in Golf - May 10th, 2025

Friday at the Truist Championship saw Keith Mitchell maintain his lead through challenging weather, while Rory McIlroy's outspoken comments on tour politics and equipment dominated discussions.

TRUIST CHAMPIONSHIP - ROUND 2

• Lead bullet – Keith Mitchell battled cooler, wetter conditions at Wissahickon, carding a 67 to hold a one-shot lead at -12. Players faced tougher scoring with preferred lies in effect, adjusting to heavier air and less roll.
• Secondary bullet – Shane Lowry fired a stellar 65 to sit just one shot back at -11, noting his game feels "really good."
• Tertiary bullet – Lowry also shared his enjoyment playing alongside local hero Jason Kelce in the pro-am and reiterated his popular suggestion for a player cool-down period post-round.

MCILROY'S MOMENT

• Lead bullet – Rory McIlroy's "scrappy" 67 was overshadowed by his candid admission of consciously stepping back from PGA Tour policy debates since September to refocus on his golf, a significant shift in his public stance.
• Secondary bullet – He also argued classic courses are becoming "obsolete" due to modern ball distances, suggesting a shorter, "tournament ball" would reintroduce strategic play.
• Tertiary bullet – Justin Thomas echoed the sentiment on course difficulty, noting the need for longer clubs, while a star-studded chase pack including Thomas, McIlroy, and Morikawa sits at -7.

Quick Hits

Woodland & Im climb leaderboard • McCarthy & Zalatoris fall back • Adam Scott continues swing work

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