The second round of the 2025 Truist Championship at the historic Philadelphia Cricket Club is set to deliver fireworks as some of golf’s biggest stars clash on Friday. As part of the PGA Tour’s sixth signature event, the competition is heating up, and the stakes are higher than ever.
Featured Groupings for Friday
Leading the marquee matchups is Rory McIlroy, the defending champion, who will tee off at 11:20 a.m. ET. He will be paired with Justin Thomas and Tommy Fleetwood, making for one of the most anticipated groups of the day.
- Jordan Spieth, Min Woo Lee, and Maverick McNealy will start early at 11:09 a.m. from the 10th tee, seeking redemption and momentum.
- Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa, and Wyndham Clark tee off together at 11:31 a.m., a group rich with recent form and potential for a leaderboard shakeup.
- An international flair is provided by the trio of Hideki Matsuyama, Xander Schauffele, and Akshay Bhatia at 11:42 a.m. off the front nine.
- Max Homa and Tony Finau tee off at the same time on hole 10, eager to stay in the mix after modest first rounds.
Course Conditions Shape the Play
The Wissahickon Course has been playing firm and fast, demanding precision and a sharp short game. Birdie opportunities are rare, putting pressure on competitors to maintain steady performances and capitalize on critical moments.
As McIlroy and his fellow heavy-hitters look to pull ahead, emerging stars like Ludvig Åberg, Matthieu Pavon, and Akshay Bhatia present compelling wildcards. If any can catch fire with the putter, they could make serious waves by the end of Friday.
What to Expect
With players like Patrick Cantlay and Sungjae Im still in the hunt, Friday’s round is less about who’s on top and more about who survives. The depth of talent in the field means no player can afford a misstep the tiniest slip could lead to a swift exit from contention going into the weekend.
To see the full list of Friday tee times and player groupings, visit the original article on NBC Sports.
