In the heart of the 2024 Farmers Insurance Open, Stephan Jaeger emerged as the leader after an extraordinary Round 2 performance. The German golfer showcased his prowess by carding an impressive 8-under 64 at the challenging North Course. This stellar performance granted him a one-shot lead over the skilled Nicolai Hojgaard.
Teeing Up for Success
Come Friday, golf enthusiasts eagerly anticipate Jaeger’s return at 2:30 pm ET. Positioned to take the last tee of the day at the South Course, Jaeger will share the spotlight with contenders Hojgaard and Thomas Detry.
Unraveling Jaeger’s Round 2 Triumph
Reflecting on his exceptional performance, Jaeger shared insights into his strategy. The German golfer, who birdied five of his first eight holes on Thursday, displayed remarkable finesse. With just one bogey and a sensational 35-foot eagle putt on his final hole, Jaeger capitalized on the shifting conditions at Torrey Pines Golf Course. This strategic play allowed him to surpass competitors like Detry and Matthieu Pavon, currently sitting at T3.
The Streak Continues
Beyond leading the Open on Day 2, Jaeger extended his streak of consecutive cuts made to an impressive 20. Notably, the 34-year-old last missed a 36-hole cut at the RBC Heritage last year, cementing his consistency and skill on the course.
Jaeger’s Self-Reflection
In a statement quoted by Golfweek, Jaeger shared his thoughts on his performance:
“I’ve been driving a fair bit of fairways. When I do miss it, I feel like I’ve done a good job with missing in the right spots, being able to kind of chase something up and being able to maybe have an easier up-and-down than you would out of the rough or something. I’ve been putting it well, my speed’s been great. Obviously made a couple of nice putts, longer putts that kind of kept the round going.”
Aiming for Redemption
Coming off a T52 finish at The American Express, Jaeger is poised for redemption, eyeing a strong scorecard over the weekend.
Farmers Insurance Open Round 2 Tee Times
For those eager to catch the action, here are the Friday tee times for the Farmers Insurance Open (All times ET):
South Course 1st Tee:
- 12:20 pm – Alejandro Tosti, Bronson Burgoon, Chris Gotterup
- 2:30 pm – Stephan Jaeger, Nicolai Hojgaard, Thomas Detry
10th Tee:
- 12:20 pm – Rafael Campos, Tyson Alexander, Taylor Pendrith
- 2:20 pm – Will Zalatoris, Chandler Phillips
Note: Final round tee times will be updated after Friday’s round 3.
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