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Poston takes one-stroke lead after second round of PGA Memorial

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Poston takes one-stroke lead after second round of PGA Memorial

Summary

JT Poston shot a seven-under par 65 to secure a one-stroke lead after the second round of the PGA Tour Memorial tournament at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio. He is at nine-under 135 overall, overtaking Ryan Gerard, who shot a 69 for a total of 136. Poston's strong performance included birdies on six of the first eight holes. Gerard's round included a disappointing three-putt bogey at 18, preventing him from sharing the lead again. The tournament, hosted by Jack Nicklaus, continues through the weekend as players aim for the title.

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By the Numbers

•Poston birdied six of the first eight holes during his round.
•Gerard shared the lead early on but fell behind with a bogey.
•Sam Burns and Tommy Fleetwood trail in third and fourth place, respectively.
•Rory McIlroy shot 74 and stands at 145 after struggling on the final holes.
•The tournament continues as players prepare for a competitive weekend.

Latest Updates

5:46 PMESPN Golf — Poston leads by 4 as Memorial enters final round
5:00 PMYahoo Sports — J.T. Poston seizes control at the Memorial to build a 4-shot lead
10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Poston fires 65 to seize one-stroke PGA Memorial lead

What they're saying

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JT Poston birdied six of the first eight holes and made two clutch putts late to grab a one-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the PGA Tour Memorial tournament.He birdied three of the first six holes but had two birdies and two bogeys over the final six, a three-putt bogey at 18 keeping him from sharing the lead again.
— Yahoo Sports

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J.T. Poston built a 4-shot lead at the Memorial after running off three straight birdies Sunday morning for a 3-under 69 to complete the rain-delayed third round.
— ESPN Golf