George McNeill leads U.S. Senior Open after second round

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

George McNeill leads U.S. Senior Open after second round

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George McNeill made significant progress during the second round of the U.S. Senior Open, gaining five strokes on the field and becoming the 36-hole leader at Scioto. He is two shots ahead of defending champion Padraig Harrington. First-round co-leaders Stewart Cink and Charlie Wi both shot 70, placing them tied for third with McNeill and Harrington. Miguel Ángel Jiménez also climbed into contention, finishing his round at 2-under 68 without a bogey on the back nine. Players will look to improve their standings as the tournament heads into the weekend.

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•George McNeill is the 36-hole leader at the U.S. Senior Open.
•Padraig Harrington trails by two shots entering the weekend.
•Stewart Cink and Charlie Wi are tied for third after shooting 70.
•Miguel Ángel Jiménez finishes Round 2 with a 2-under 68.

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11:17 PMYahoo Sports — George McNeill, Miguel Angel Jiménez make move up U.S. Senior Open leaderboard

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First round co-leader Stewart Cink carded a 70 on Friday in what proved to be another difficult day at Scioto. George McNeill and Miguel Ángel Jiménz took advantage in Round 2 and moved into the top five before the weekend.
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Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 11:17 PM
George McNeill, Miguel Angel Jiménez make move up U.S. Senior Open leaderboard
First round co-leader Stewart Cink carded a 70 on Friday in what proved to be another difficult day at Scioto. George McNeill and Miguel Ángel Jiménz took advantage in Round 2 and moved into the top five before the weekend.

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