Rory McIlroy is currently one stroke behind co-leaders Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman at The Genesis Invitational. This prestigious tournament is taking place at The Riviera Country Club in California.
Current Standings at The Genesis Invitational
After two rounds, McIlroy is sitting at 11 under par. Meanwhile, both Penge and Bridgeman have impressive scores of 12 under after their respective second rounds, where each golfer shot seven under par.
Round Performance
- Rory McIlroy: 6-under 65, including four birdies and an eagle on the 11th.
- Marco Penge: Five birdies on the last seven holes.
- Jacob Bridgeman: Mixed seven birdies and an eagle with two bogeys.
McIlroy expressed satisfaction with his game, citing the course setup allowed him to recover from some loose shots. He noted, “I’ve controlled my distance well for the most part, and I’ve holed some nice putts from inside eight feet for pars when I’ve needed to.”
Other Contenders
The tournament has strong competition. Notable performances include:
- Matt Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood: Tied for 8th place at 7 under.
- Aaron Rai: Tied for 12th at 6 under.
- Xander Schauffele and Adam Scott: Joint fourth at 9 under, with Scott scoring a remarkable 8-under 63.
Scottie Scheffler, the reigning world No. 1, made a comeback to secure his spot for the weekend. He rallied from being four over to finish even par, extending his cut streak to 68 tournaments—the longest active run on the PGA Tour.
Looking Ahead
The third round of The Genesis Invitational will be broadcast live on El-Balad. Viewers can catch the action starting Saturday at 3:15 PM on Sky Sports Golf and later on Sky Sports Main Event at 8:30 PM.
As it stands, Rory McIlroy aims for his first title of the season, while Penge and Bridgeman seek to maintain their momentum in the competition.
