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Matt Gogel takes lead, sets 36-hole scoring record at Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS

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Matt Gogel makes birdie on No. 17 at Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS

Matt Gogel makes birdie on No. 17 at Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS

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    Matt Gogel posted a tournament record-tying 64 to reach 12-under 132, setting the all-time 36-hole scoring record at the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS presented by Circle K. He will take a three-shot lead over Cameron Percy into the final round looking to secure his first PGA TOUR Champions title.

    Matt Gogel, 68-64—132 (-12)

    • The 54-year-old seeks his first PGA TOUR Champions victory in his 70th career start.
      • Best finish: fifth/T5, three times
    • Recorded the low 36-hole score in Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS history with 12-under 132.
      • Previous low: 133 (four times)
    • Matched the low 18-hole score in Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS history.
    • Previous instances of 64: Steve Stricker (2022, second round), Scott Parel (2023, first round), Shane Bertsch (2024, final round), Cameron Percy (2025, first round), John Rollins (2024, second round)
    • Matched the largest 36-hole lead in Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS history (three)
      • Previous instance: Steve Stricker (2022)
    • Entered the week at No. 40 in the Charles Schwab Cup standings with three top-10 finishes this year, including a season-best T5 at the Rogers Charity Classic.
    • Looks to become the sixth first-time winner in the 2025 season, joining Richard Green (Rogers Charity Classic), Thomas Bjørn (American Family Insurance Championship – team event with partner Darren Clarke), Ángel Cabrera (James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational), Steve Allan (The Galleri Classic) and Justin Leonard (Chubb Classic)
    • Won the 2002 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, as well as six times on the Korn Ferry Tour.
    • With a win, would become the 23rd player to win on all three Tours.
    • Marks his first lead/co-lead entering the final round of his PGA TOUR Champions career (previous best: T2 through 36 holes, including the 2021 Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS; finished T7)
    • Owns three top-25 finishes in three career starts at the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS

    Cameron Percy, 64-71—135 (-9)

    • The 51-year-old seeks his first win on PGA TOUR Champions (36th start)
      • Best finish: P2 (two times; 2025 Principal Charity Classic, 2025 Stifel Charity Classic)
    • Making his 20th start of the 2025 season, he has eight top-10 finishes
    • Entered the week No. 11 in the Charles Schwab Cup standings
    • Seeks his first win on a PGA TOUR-sanctioned Tour since the 2014 Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Hiland Dairy Foods (Korn Ferry Tour)
    • Making his second appearance at the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS, he finished T65 in 2024

    Other notes

    • Søren Kjeldsen (T3) posted a second straight 4-under 68.
      • Record-setting medalist from the 2024 PGA TOUR Champions Qualifying Tournament, who turned 50 on May 17 this year, seeks his first victory in his 13th career start
      • Entered the week at No. 19 in the Charles Schwab Cup standings with seven top-10 finishes this year, including runner-up efforts at the Principal Charity Classic and American Family Insurance Championship (with partner Alex Cejka)
      • Owns four career titles on the DP World Tour
    • Open qualifier Tommy Gainey (T3) posts a second-round 67 to reach 8-under 136.
      • Former PGA TOUR winner turned 50 on Aug. 13 and open qualified for the Rogers Charity Classic, where he finished T5 to earn a spot in the following week’s Ally Challenge. Since then, he open qualified for the Stifel Charity Classic, PURE Insurance Championship and Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS
      • Currently sits at No. 73 in the Charles Schwab Cup standings as he attempts to secure a spot in the Playoffs
    • World Golf Hall of Fame member Vijay Singh (T5) bogeyed his final hole for a second-round 70.
      • The 62-year-old seeks his sixth win on PGA TOUR Champions (174th start).
      • Last win: 2023 Ally Challenge
    • Jacksonville native David Duval (T5), whose father Bob served as the head professional at Timuquana Country Club, carded a 3-under 69 to reach 7-under 137. Former World No. 1 is looking to earn his first individual title in a PGA TOUR-sanctioned event since the 2001 Open Championship, a span of 24 years, 2 months and 13 days.
    • John Rollins (T10) matched leader Matt Gogel for the low round of the day (64), tying the tournament’s low 18- hole record.
    • Making his 2025 season debut, tournament host Jim Furyk sits at T65.
    • Charles Schwab Cup leader Miguel Angel Jiménez (T40) rebounded from a first-round 75 to post a second-round 70. Has recorded just one finish outside the top 25 this season (T33, Cologuard Classic).

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