Tyler Watts tied for 46th after two rounds at Biltmore Championship
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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Tyler Watts, an 18-year-old freshman golfer from Tennessee, is participating in the Biltmore Championship on the PGA Tour. After shooting a par in the first round and a strong 4-under par 67 in the second round on September 18, Watts is currently tied for 46th and made the cut by two shots. He struggled at times with his performance, particularly in managing expectations and the pressures of a PGA event. This marks Watts' third PGA Tour event, following mixed results at previous competitions. He will continue in the tournament as the only amateur remaining in the field for the final two rounds.
- •Watts shot 138 over two rounds, making the cut by two strokes.
- •He finished the second round with three birdies in four holes.
- •Watts recorded a par and two bogeys in the first round.
- •He is currently the No. 2 amateur in the World Golf Amateur Rankings.
- •This is his third event on the PGA Tour.
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — What Tennessee freshman golfer Tyler Watts is learning on PGA Tour
"Tennessee freshman golfer Tyler Watts is learning how to manage the mental side of competition while playing at the PGA Tour's Biltmore Championship.
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