JT Poston leads Memorial Tournament as McIlroy and Scheffler struggle
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 10:09 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
JT Poston leads the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village after a strong second round of 65, putting him one shot ahead. Rory McIlroy faltered with a 74, leaving him 10 strokes behind, while Scottie Scheffler managed a level-par 72 after battling through poor form. First-round co-leader Tommy Fleetwood dropped to fourth after a 73. The tournament continues with third-round coverage scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
- •JT Poston took a one-shot lead in the Memorial Tournament.
- •McIlroy's second round included three bogeys and a double bogey.
- •Scheffler stated he 'could have shot 90' but finished with a par.
- •Fleetwood fell to fourth place after a disappointing round of 73.
- •Third-round coverage starts Saturday at 2 PM on Sky Sports.
- 9:37 AMYahoo Sports — Scheffler and McIlroy struggle at Memorial Tournament
- 9:37 AMBBC Sport — Scheffler and McIlroy struggle at Memorial Tournament
"JT Poston made light work of tricky, windy conditions to take a one-shot lead at the Memorial Tournament as the world's top two Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler struggled.
"The world's top two players Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy struggle in their second round at the Memorial Tournament and sit eight shots behind leader JT Poston.
"The world's top two players Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy struggle in their second round at the Memorial Tournament and sit eight shots behind leader JT Poston.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 9:37 AMScheffler and McIlroy struggle at Memorial Tournament
The world's top two players Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy struggle in their second round at the Memorial Tournament and sit eight shots behind leader JT Poston.
- BBC SportJun 6, 2026, 9:37 AMScheffler and McIlroy struggle at Memorial Tournament
The world's top two players Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy struggle in their second round at the Memorial Tournament and sit eight shots behind leader JT Poston.
- Sky Sports—McIlroy and Scheffler struggle at Memorial Tournament as JT Poston leads
JT Poston made light work of tricky, windy conditions to take a one-shot lead at the Memorial Tournament as the world's top two Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler struggled.
- Sky Sports—Poston leads as McIlroy and Scheffler struggle on day two
Highlights from day two of the Memorial Tournament at the Muirfield Village Golf Club.
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