Taylor & Griffin Lead Memorial Tournament | PGA Tour Update
- DUBLIN, Ohio — Nick Taylor and Ben Griffin ended Friday sharing the lead at the Memorial Tournament after a day of demanding golf at Muirfield Village.
- Taylor, drawing on his experience as a Washington Huskie, navigated the wet conditions with a clean scorecard.
- Griffin, meanwhile, benefited from a slight break in the whether during the afternoon.
Nick Taylor and Ben Griffin seize the lead at the Memorial Tournament, navigating the challenging Muirfield Village course after a rain-soaked Friday. Both golfers are tied at 7-under, showcasing extraordinary iron play and putting skills, with taylor emphasizing a “clean card” in the face of relentless conditions. Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion, lurks just two strokes back, promising a weekend filled with intense competition. With thick rough and demanding play, the event tests the mettle of the world’s best, mirroring the challenges anticipated at the upcoming U.S. Open. News Directory 3 will keep fans informed of the developing story.Discover what’s next as the tournament unfolds.
Nick taylor, Ben Griffin Share Memorial Tournament Lead
Updated May 30, 2025
DUBLIN, Ohio — Nick Taylor and Ben Griffin ended Friday sharing the lead at the Memorial Tournament after a day of demanding golf at Muirfield Village. Taylor’s 4-under 68, achieved despite persistent rain, matched Griffin’s performance, putting them both at 7-under 137.
Taylor, drawing on his experience as a Washington Huskie, navigated the wet conditions with a clean scorecard. He emphasized minimizing stress during the round. The Canadian golfer showcased impressive putting and iron play, key too his success in the challenging conditions.
Griffin, meanwhile, benefited from a slight break in the whether during the afternoon. His round included 16 pars, one birdie, and a bogey.
Akshay Bhatia is two strokes behind the leaders after shooting a 69. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler remains in contention. scheffler’s 70 could have been lower, but he missed some birdie opportunities. He blamed a wedge into the water on the 14th for a bogey.
“It was a clean card, which was not necessarily what I expected,” Taylor said. “But it was nice to keep it as simple as possible.”
The challenging conditions, including thick rough, are reminiscent of what players can expect at the U.S. Open in two weeks.Onyl 11 players are under par after 36 holes at this signature event.
Sam Burns overcame tough morning conditions to card a 65, improving 11 strokes from his first round. Justin Rose also rebounded, shooting a 66 after holing out for eagle on No. 3 and making six back-nine birdies.
The cut line fell at 5-over 149,including Hideki Matsuyama,who secured his spot for the weekend with a clutch par on the final hole after a wayward drive.
Jordan Spieth also found himself in the mix, four shots back, after a round that included a remarkable par save on the 11th. After his tee shot landed near a creek, Spieth took a penalty drop and ultimately saved par with a well-executed flop shot.
“The creek’s too deep so I couldn’t actually stand in the water,” Spieth said. “Also, I could reach the green (by taking a drop on shorter grass), which was a big reason why I took a drop.”
Collin Morikawa, who briefly held a share of the lead, struggled on the par 5s, finishing with a 75. Xander Schauffele recovered from a double bogey to end his day with four birdies in the last five holes.
What’s next
The weekend promises intense competition as players battle for the title at the Memorial Tournament. With challenging conditions and a tightly packed leaderboard, the final two rounds are set to be a test of skill and resilience.