Scheffler Sets Course Record to Lead Houston Open, McIlroy Rallies

Scottie Scheffler took command of the Texas Children's Houston Open with a flawless second round. Capitalizing on early conditions before weather interrupted play, Scheffler carded eight birdies and no bogeys for a remarkable 62, setting a new course record at Memorial Park. This performance marked his best round since returning from a hand injury sustained over Christmas and left him bogey-free through two rounds.

Trailing Scheffler by one shot at -10 are Canadian Taylor Pendrith, American Ryan Gerard, and Australia's Min Woo Lee. The leaderboard saw significant shifts as players navigated the challenging conditions and weather delays.

Rory McIlroy, after describing his opening round as "pedestrian," faced a tense finish. Needing a strong performance to make the weekend, he delivered under pressure, sinking crucial putts for birdies on his last three holes as darkness fell. His round of 66 moved him to -4 overall, securing his spot for the weekend but leaving him seven strokes adrift of the leader. "It was nice to see a couple of putts go in and get finished," McIlroy commented on his late surge.

The second round faced a two-hour suspension due to thunderstorms, and fading light meant not all players could complete their rounds on Friday. Play resumed Saturday morning to finalize the cut and set the stage for the third round, which featured threesomes off split tees.

Who is leading the Houston Open after the second round?

Scottie Scheffler leads at 11-under par after shooting a course-record 62.

Did Rory McIlroy make the cut?

Yes, Rory McIlroy birdied his last three holes to shoot 66 and finish at 4-under par, making the cut.

Why was play suspended?

Play was suspended due to thunderstorms and later due to darkness on Friday.

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