The Digester

Players Championship: Schauffele leads at 10 under as McIlroy on cut mark

Mar 13th 2026

Defending champion Rory McIlroy is on the projected cut line at one over after round two, while Xander Schauffele set the clubhouse pace at 10 under with a 65 at TPC Sawgrass.

  • Rory McIlroy is one over for the tournament after a 71 and currently on the projected cut line of top 65 plus ties.
  • Xander Schauffele leads at 10 under following a 65 that included eight birdies, one bogey and hitting every fairway.
  • Schauffele said he attacked the course and noted the greens are firming up.
  • Cameron Young is second at nine under after a 67 and Corey Conners is at eight under following a 67 that featured a 102-yard wedge eagle.
  • Jordan Spieth moved to three under with a 68 but recorded a second consecutive double bogey to finish his round.
  • World number one Scottie Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood were later starters, while Ludvig Aberg surged early with three birdies and an eagle in his first four holes.