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J.T. Poston handles the wind at Memorial for low round of tournament and the lead
J.T. Poston's exceptional putting and adeptness in windy conditions resulted in a 7-under 65, distancing him nine shots from the field average to take the lead.
- On Friday, J.T. Poston shot a 7-under 65 at Muirfield Village Golf Club, taking a one-shot lead at the Memorial Tournament after 36 holes at 9-under 135. Known as "The Postman," he navigated gusting winds that reached 17 mph.
- Playing in challenging conditions, Poston utilized a new Titleist Left Dash ball designed to combat gusting winds. He gained 4.11 strokes putting and 3.45 on approach, covering 134 feet with 24 putts to distance himself from competitors.
- Ryan Gerard trails by one stroke at 8-under after logging a 3-under 69 in the second round, while Sam Burns sits in third place at 6-under. Poston holds a five-stroke lead over the remainder of the field.
- Seeking his first win since 2024, Poston plays for $4 million in prize money and a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour. Victory also secures entry into remaining and next year's major championships, critical for his FedExCup standing at 114th.
- DataGolf projects Poston has a 31.3% chance of winning the tournament heading into the third round on Saturday. While 2026 has been difficult overall, this performance positions him to achieve the greatest accomplishment of his career.
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