J.T. Poston leads Memorial with 7-under 65 in windy round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 1:32 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
J.T. Poston recorded a 7-under 65 at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, taking a one-shot lead into the weekend. Despite challenging windy conditions, he managed eight birdies and finished nine shots better than the field average. Ryan Gerard sits in second place after a 69. Justin Thomas made a critical putt to make the cut, while several players, including Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, struggled and trail significantly behind. Play continues through the weekend as conditions remain difficult.
- •Poston sits at 9-under 135 after two rounds.
- •Gerard follows with a score of 69.
- •Windy conditions challenged many players at Muirfield Village.
- •Justin Thomas barely made the cut with a 6-foot par putt.
- •Scheffler and McIlroy trail by 10 shots after tough rounds.
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — J.T. Poston handles the wind at Memorial for low round of tournament and the lead
"J.T. Poston knew he was in for a long and windy day at the Memorial. He also was eager to try a golf ball geared toward helping him in the wind.
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