Standout Performances at TPC Sawgrass

Round 2 of THE PLAYERS Championship 2025 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, showcased some of the finest golfing talent on the PGA TOUR. The video highlights from the PGA TOUR capture the best shots of the day, featuring impressive plays by Akshay Bhatia, Min Woo Lee, Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa, and Justin Thomas, among others. The challenging 7,352-yard course tested the skills of the field, which included 48 of the world’s top 50 players, making every stroke critical in this prestigious event.

Akshay Bhatia and Min Woo Lee Shine

Akshay Bhatia and Min Woo Lee emerged as co-leaders after Round 2, both sitting at 11 under par. Their exceptional putting skills were on full display, with Lee ranking second and Bhatia third in strokes gained putting. Their precision on the greens has set them up as a dynamic pairing for the weekend rounds. A notable moment came early in the highlight reel, around the 0:45 mark, where Bhatia’s approach shot landed within inches of the pin, setting up an easy birdie. Lee’s powerful 2-iron shot, highlighted later at the 2:10 timestamp, demonstrated his ability to dominate the fairways at Sawgrass.

Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa in Contention

Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa, both at 9 under, remain firmly in the hunt just two strokes off the lead. McIlroy, the 2019 champion at this event, showed flashes of brilliance with his tee shots, hitting 11 of 14 fairways. However, his iron play faltered late in the round, missing five of his last seven greens. A key moment at the 3:30 mark captured one of his standout drives, slicing through the wind with precision. Morikawa, meanwhile, leaned heavily on his short game, with a remarkable chip-in highlighted around the 4:15 point of the video, keeping him competitive on the leaderboard.

Justin Thomas Ties Course Record

Justin Thomas delivered a historic performance in Round 2, tying the course record at TPC Sawgrass. His round was marked by consistency and clutch shots, including a long birdie putt featured at the 5:20 mark of the highlights. Thomas’s ability to navigate the challenging layout with precision placed him among the top contenders heading into the weekend. His performance adds to the excitement of a tightly contested leaderboard, where several players are within striking distance of the lead.

Other Notable Shots and Players

The Round 2 highlights also showcased other players making their mark on the tournament. J.J. Spaun, sitting at 10 under, impressed with his tee-to-green game, gaining eight strokes on the field in that category. A precise iron shot by Spaun, shown near the 6:00 timestamp, underlined his consistency with only two bogeys through the round. The video also featured moments from players like Alex Smalley, who matched McIlroy and Morikawa at 9 under, contributing to a packed leaderboard as the tournament progresses.