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Detry on the Brink: Chasing His First PGA Tour Victory in Phoenix!

Detry on the Brink: Chasing His First PGA Tour Victory in Phoenix!

In pursuit of his first PGA Tour triumph, Thomas Detry has surged to a one-stroke lead after an impressive opening round at the WM Phoenix Open. The Belgian dazzled with a flawless 65 on Thursday, positioning himself ahead of a formidable lineup that features stars like Jon Rahm, Patrick Cantlay, and Scottie Scheffler. Having narrowly missed victory on the PGA Tour multiple times—most notably in a playoff at the 2022 CJ Cup—Detry is eager to maintain his momentum and clinch that elusive maiden win this weekend.

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Detry leads, Spieth back in hunt at Phoenix Open

Detry leads, Spieth back in hunt at Phoenix Open

Thomas Detry fired a superb 8-under 63 on Friday to take a 3-shot lead after the second round of the WM Phoenix Open, with Jordan Spieth lurking just 4 shots off the pace.

Detry played flawless golf on the front nine, birdieing the first four holes and carding four more birdies through the 13th hole, with a lone bogey at the par-4 11th. Spieth, a two-time runner-up at TPC Scottsdale, rebounded from a rough start with a sizzling 64 to surge into contention at the star-studded event.

The third round is set to be another challenging test with strong winds expected. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler, chasing his seventh PGA Tour title after winning the Masters and Arnold Palmer Invitational earlier this year, remains in the hunt after a 69 left him tied for tied for seventh.

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