Young’s Record-Tying Round Falls Short of Furyk’s Mark

Cameron Young’s second-round 61 at the 2026 Rocket Classic was a record-tying performance, but he fell short of Jim Furyk’s decade-old record of 58. Young birdied seven of his first eight holes, but cooled off with two birdies on the back nine, lamenting the missed opportunities that could have broken the record.

‘I was thinking 55,’ Young said, reflecting on his chances of achieving golf history. ‘It felt like I had a 10-footer for birdie on pretty much every hole.’ Young’s round was bogey-free, a testament to his skill and focus on the course.

A Strong Field at the Rocket Classic

The 2026 Rocket Classic has drawn a stronger-than-usual field, with many top players competing for the win. Patrick Cantlay and Patrick Fishburn are tied with Young at the top of the leaderboard, each with a 66 in the second round. Rickie Fowler, a previous Rocket Classic winner, is just two shots back, having surged into the lead briefly before falling back.

‘A lot of good stuff today and nice to be in a good spot for the weekend,’ Fowler said, reflecting on his performance. ‘Nice to finish with birdie on 18.’

Other Notable Players in the Mix

Other players in contention include Xander Schauffele, who shot a 66, and Hideki Matsuyama, who extended the PGA Tour’s longest active cuts streak to 30 by getting to 5 under. Tony Finau, the 2022 Rocket Classic champion, is also in the mix, hoping to improve his positioning in the FedEx Cup standings.

‘I check it pretty much every tournament just kind of see where I’m at, even on off weeks,’ Finau said, discussing his approach to the FedEx Cup standings.

Matthew Kuchar, a previous Rocket Classic winner, got a boost from his seventh career ace, which he signed with a black marker and gave to a young fan. ‘One of those things where it’s easy to make their day,’ Kuchar said, reflecting on the moment.

Notable Names Miss the Cut

The Rocket Classic has also seen some notable names miss the cut, including U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark and Chris Gotterup, a three-time winner this year and ranked No. 7 in the world. Akshay Bhatia, No. 12 in FedEx Cup standings, also dropped out at 1 under.

The Rocket Classic is in its eighth and final year, and the competition is fierce. With many top players vying for the win, the leaderboard is sure to be dynamic in the coming rounds.

Quotes and Key Statistics

• Cameron Young’s 61 was a record-tying performance.
• Young birdied seven of his first eight holes.
• Patrick Cantlay and Patrick Fishburn are tied with Young at the top of the leaderboard.
• Rickie Fowler is just two shots back.
• Xander Schauffele shot a 66.
• Hideki Matsuyama extended the PGA Tour’s longest active cuts streak to 30.