LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - The weekday rounds of the 2021 CJ Cup hosted by The Summit Club have concluded. American Keith Mitchell leads the tournament with an impressive score of 18-under and a five shot lead over Seonghyeon Kim, Jordan Spieth, Harry Higgs and Adam Scott.
Since this is an invitational event with a smaller field, there is no cut this week.
MITCHEL ON FIRE AT THE SUMMIT CLUB
Keith Mitchell is having himself a week so far in Las Vegas.
He started the tournament on Thursday by shooting 62 in a round that included ten birdies and a five-hole birdie streak on the front nine.
A 64 on Friday saw Mitchell take the lead early into his round and soon afterwards a runaway was looking imminent.
All parts of Mitchell's game were firing on all cylinders, from making long putts, to excellent wedge shots when he found trouble, to impressive approach shots; he was locked in.
Mitchell even received praise from Rory McIlroy, who has been impressed with his quality of golf for quite some time now.
HOW ARE OUR PICKS DOING?
1) Dustin Johnson: T55 at 4-under
2) Marc Leishman: T49 at 5-under
3) Justin Thomas: T28 at 8-underNot too great, considering the field size. Johnson nearly carded an albatross during his second round on the par 5 3rd hole, which measures a staggering 606 yards. Johnson nearly holed out from the fairway from 283 yards, his ball landing on the green, then hitting the flagstick before coming to rest, inches away from the hole.
The shot of the day however belongs to Abraham Ancer, who actually holed out for albatross on the par 5 14th hole, from a distance on 250 yards.
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It may be looking like a runaway for Keith Mitchell. Will someone be able to catch him this weekend? Will Mitchell be able to hold on?
Stay tuned for our summary article to see who has won,
-Nick
Toronto Golf Reviews
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