Justin Suh leads, Patrick Cantlay chases third Memorial win, Rory McIlroy bounces back and more from Friday at Muirfield Village


Patrick Cantlay plays his shot on the ninth fairway during the second round of the Memorial Tournament golf tournament at the Muirfield Village Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Patrick Cantlay has had the honor of shaking Jack’s hand twice off the 18th green. The 31-year-old claimed the 2019 Memorial for his second win on Tour, then won again in 2021 — in part to Rahm’s COVID diagnosis after 54 holes.

His last solo win on Tour — he won the 2022 Zurich Classic alongside Schauffele — was at the 2022 BMW Championship where he bested Bryson DeChambeau in a marathon playoff.

Cantlay’s been playing well all season, but especially of late. After tying for 14th at the Masters, he’s finished third, T-4, T-21 (PGA Championship) and T-9 in his last four starts.

So, it’s no surprise to see him two back of the lead after 36 holes at the Memorial. Cantlay shot a pedestrian 1-under 71 on Thursday, but turned up his game on Friday, firing a 5-under 67.

If he were to win Sunday, he’d become the third player to win three Memorials. Kenny Perry won in ’91, ’03 and ’08, while Tiger Woods — an absolute shocker to see him on this list — won at Muirfield in ’99, ’00, ’01, ’09 and ’12.



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