Xander Schauffele has shared why he was really pleased about making a bogey on his final hole on day two of the Wells Fargo Championship.
Schauffele, 30, holds the clubhouse lead on 11-under after a solid four under 68 on Friday.
Rory McIlroy is also in contention and will head out in the final group alongside the American on Saturday. Jason Day has also enjoyed an impressive first two days and sits T2 with McIlroy.
World number 13 Collin Morikawa sits sixth on five under, six shots adrift of the lead.
Xander Schauffele beats the weather on Friday at the Wells Fargo Championship
Speaking after his second round in Charlotte, Schauffele shared his delight at finishing his second 18 before play was suspended for an hour.
There was a possibility that the seven-time PGA Tour event winner would’ve had to come back early on Saturday to finish his round, an eventuality he was glad to avoid.
He said [PGA Tour website]: “You just have to recognise the situation you are in and realise that you are playing some good golf and just get out of your own way at times.
“It’s stupid to say, but I’d rather take the five at this point after hitting such a bad chip versus waking up super early and having to reset your day. It’s all good.”
Xander Schauffele is surely now amongst the PGA Championship favourites
Schauffele is yet to secure a major championship but surely stands an excellent chance next week at Valhalla.
Behind Scottie Scheffler, there’s an argument to suggest the American has been one of the standout performers on the PGA Tour since the turn of the year.
He’s regularly in contention and doesn’t appear to have any significant weaknesses. For Schauffele, dealing with pressure towards the end of tournaments has been an issue.
Having tied for second and The Players Championship and in the top five at the Valspar and Genisis, turning good performances into wins is the next step.
A victory at Quail Hollow would undoubtedly put him in an excellent position to compete in Louisville.
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