Schmid and Jäger secured the cut at the PGA Tour Farmers Insurance Open, while Justin Rose extended his lead.
Schmid and Jäger Advance to the Weekend
Matti Schmid secured the cut with a strong second round after opening with a 73 (+1), posting a flawless 67 (-5) on Friday. Despite starting with a bogey, he followed with six birdies on holes 2, 5, 7, 11, 13, and 15, climbing 57 places to a tied 45th position.
Stephan Jäger also advanced to the weekend, standing at -4 after two rounds. Though he faced a rough patch with three consecutive bogeys from holes 6 to 8 that disrupted his rhythm, he countered with a birdie. However, a further stroke loss on the back nine led to a 75 (+3) score, dropping him 40 places but safely within the cut.
Koepka Shows Comeback Skills on the PGA Tour
At his PGA Tour comeback, Brooks Koepka displayed his class. After an opening round of +1, the major winner improved significantly with a 68 (-4) on day two, including three birdies, an eagle, and only one bogey, finishing at -3 total and narrowly making the weekend. Koepka said about his start: \”I think I was excited to play yesterday, nervous, and uncertain about what to expect. Today I felt more normal.\”
Rose Pulls Away at the Top
Justin Rose continues to set the pace. Following an outstanding 62 (-10) opening round, the Englishman confirmed his excellent form with another strong 65 (-7). With six birdies and an eagle against just one bogey, Rose extended his lead to four strokes at -17 total before the weekend. He has already celebrated a personal success, surpassing his previous 36-hole best of -15 with a remarkable -17.
First eagle of the day on the South Course 🦅@JustinRose99 extends his lead and is now 13-under @FarmersInsOpen.
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— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 30, 2026
International Contenders Ready to Strike
Joel Dahmen delivered the best round of the day with a 63 (-9), including three eagles, moving up 52 places. Tied at third place with compatriot Max McGreevy at -11, they trail