Blades Brown
Chandler Blanchet leads Puerto Rico Open after round two
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Chandler Blanchet shot a 5-under 67 to take a four-shot lead at the Puerto Rico Open after two rounds. The 30-year-old golfer, who had missed the cut in all five prior starts this season, sits at 13-under par at Grand Reserve Golf Club. Several young players, including John Daly II and Blades Brown, remain in contention heading into the weekend.
Nineteen-year-old Blades Brown secured Special Temporary Membership on the PGA Tour after finishing tied for 14th at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. The result came via four rounds in the 60s at TPC Craig Ranch and grants him unlimited sponsor exemptions for the rest of the season.
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Scottie Scheffler dominated the 2026 American Express, winning by four shots at 27 under par to secure his 20th PGA Tour victory. The World No. 1 joined Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus as the only players to reach 20 wins and four majors before age 30, while his earnings surpassed $100 million. In the final round, 18-year-old Blades Brown played alongside Scheffler, finishing tied for 18th and gaining valuable lessons from the champion.