'Twist Swing' Wolf "Leader for Two Consecutive Days"... Scheffler "Did You See the 7-Under Par?"

Worldwide Technology Championship Day 2: Ortiz Ties for 3rd at Home Course, Kang Seonghun 'Cut Off'

Matthew Wolff is watching his ball immediately after his tee shot on the 18th hole on the second day of the Worldwide Technology Championship. Riviera Maya (Mexico) = Getty Images / Multivits

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] The upward momentum of 'Twist Swing' Matthew Wolff (USA) continues.

On the 6th (Korean time), at El Camaleon Golf Club (par 71, 7,017 yards) in Riviera Maya, Mexico, during the second day of the 7th event of the 2021/2022 PGA Tour season, the Worldwide Technology Championship (total prize money $7.2 million), Wolff added 3 under par to remain the leader by 2 strokes (13 under par 129). Scottie Scheffler is in second place (11 under par 131), while home course player Carlos Ortiz (Mexico) and defending champion Viktor Hovland (Norway) are tied for third place (10 under par 132).

Wolff set the stage for victory with a course record of 10 under par on the first day. On this day, he recorded 6 birdies and 3 bogeys. He opened the scoring early with 'stepping stone birdies' on holes 1, 3, and 5, exchanged a bogey on the 6th hole (par 4) for a birdie on the 7th hole (par 5), and energized himself with birdies on the back nine at holes 10 and 13. However, bogeys on the final holes 16 and 18 were disappointing. On the 16th hole (par 4), his second shot landed in a greenside bunker, and on the 18th hole (par 4), he also made a tee shot error. This is a great opportunity for him to reach his second career win after 2 years and 4 months since the 3M Open in July 2019.

Carlos Ortiz is examining the putting line on the 11th hole during the second day of the Worldwide Technology Championship. Riviera Maya, Mexico - Photo by Getty Images/MultiBits

Locally, Ortiz's entry into the leading group is a hot topic. At the Houston Open last November, Viktor Regalado set a milestone as the first Mexican player to win in 42 years since he won the Quad Cities Open in 1978. Hovland has begun his serious 'back-to-back victory march,' and world number 7 Justin Thomas (USA) is following in joint 5th place (9 under par 133). Kang Sung-hoon (34, CJ Logistics) was cut after remaining at even par.

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