Thomas Detry surged into the lead at the Phoenix Open after a stellar second round performance, carding a 7-under 64 to reach 12 under overall. His round included eight birdies and a lone bogey, showcasing his precision on the course. Michael Kim joined him at 10 under with a bogey-free 63, while Alex Smalley shot a solid 65 to stay in contention.
Jordan Spieth made a strong push with eagles on the 13th and 15th holes, finishing the day at 9 under. Tom Kim also stood at 9 under after a solid 66. The highlight of the day came from Emiliano Grillo, who aced the rowdy par-3 16th hole, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
The tournament saw some exciting moments, with Justin Thomas coming close to replicating Grillo's feat by landing his tee shot on the 16th just 3 feet from the hole. Scottie Scheffler, the current top-ranked player, shot a bogey-free 66 to reach 7 under after a tumultuous start to the event.
Detry, a two-time Belgian Olympian, continued his impressive play from the first round and looks poised for his first PGA Tour victory. Spieth, coming off a mixed performance at Pebble Beach, showed resilience with his eagle exploits in the second round.
Smalley, after a strong start, showcased his skills with a series of birdies and an eagle on the 13th hole. Kim, a past winner of the John Deere Classic, found his form with a remarkable finish, carding four consecutive birdies on the back nine.
The competition at TPC Scottsdale remains fierce, with players vying for the top spot. As the tournament progresses, the leaderboard promises more excitement and drama on the course.
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