Berger, who last celebrated a victory on the PGA Tour in 2021, showcased his golfing prowess by executing a flawless performance on the back nine, which featured three birdies. This impressive play has positioned him favorably for the £3 million top prize in the tournament.
“I actually feel like I played better [today] – the course was a little tougher,” Berger remarked, expressing optimism for the upcoming challenges in the days ahead.
Currently tied for third at seven under are American golfers Sahith Theegala and Collin Morikawa, alongside Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg. Close behind is American Ricky Fowler, trailing by just one shot.
Rory McIlroy also turned in a commendable performance, carding four birdies over the first seven holes of the back nine. He noted, “I played the last 10 holes really, really well. Overall I am really pleased. I played a very sort of controlled, patient round of golf, which you need to do around here.”
World number one Scottie Scheffler encountered some difficulty, finishing with a bogey on the 18th hole for a round of 71 that left him at three under par. Meanwhile, England’s Tommy Fleetwood rebounded from an initial four over par after the first round, delivering a strong performance that included three birdies on the back nine for a second-round score of 69, successfully making the cut at one over.
The tournament is shaping up to be an exciting competition as players demonstrate resilience and skill against a challenging course. With several days still ahead, fans can anticipate even more thrilling performances from the field.