Jordan Smith Leads Solo After Round at Schwab Challenge

Jordan Smith holds the solo lead at the Charles Schwab Challenge after the second round at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. Smith shot a five-under 65 for the second consecutive day, finishing at 10-under par for the tournament.

Smith’s performance moved him one stroke clear of a three-way tie for second place at nine-under, held by Michael Thorbjornsen, Brian Harman, and Hideki Matsuyama. Ryan Gerard, who was part of a six-way tie for the lead after the first round, remains in contention just two strokes back.

The tournament began with a crowded leaderboard following a weather-disrupted opening day. Play was suspended for over two hours due to dangerous conditions, after which six players—Lee Hodges, Ryan Gerard, Andrew Putnam, Tom Kim, J.J. Spaun, and Matt McCarty—finished with six-under 64s. A large group of twelve players, including past major champions Keegan Bradley and Brian Harman, as well as Alex Smalley, sat one shot back at five-under.

Smith, who is seeking his first PGA Tour victory, expressed satisfaction with his position heading into the weekend. He noted his putter has been performing well and emphasized the importance of hitting fairways and greens on...