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J.T. Poston leads at Memorial Tournament with impressive round

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

J.T. Poston leads at Memorial Tournament with impressive round

Summary

J.T. Poston recorded a remarkable score of 65 during the second round of The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village on Friday. His round included eight birdies, with notable putting performance that gained him over four strokes on the field. Jack Nicklaus expressed his admiration for Poston's play, stating that the PGA Tour did well in setting pin positions, allowing for scores like Poston's. The course remained tough, reflected in the average score of 74.119 on the day. Poston holds a one-shot lead heading into the third round.

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By the Numbers

•Poston leads by one after round two of The Memorial Tournament.
•He carded eight birdies, nine pars, and one bogey.
•Jack Nicklaus praised the pin placements for encouraging lower scores.
•Muirfield Village's average score was 74.119 on Friday.
•The tournament continues with the third round scheduled.

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9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Jack Nicklaus stunned after what he saw at Muirfield Village on Friday, ‘I can’t believe that’
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What they're saying

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Jack Nicklaus designed Muirfield Village to be one of the sternest tests on the PGA Tour. Every year the PGA Tour arrives at Muirfield Village, the players are tested to the absolute maximum during The Memorial Tournament.
— Yahoo Sports