Hoffman, Hoey Lead Amidst Intense Competition

Charley Hoffman and Rico Hoey are tied for the lead at the American Express tournament after both shooting impressive 9-under 63s on the Nicklaus Tournament Course. Hoffman, who leads alongside Hoey at 16-under midway through the event, is making a strong comeback after not winning since 2016 and dealing with back issues. Meanwhile, Rico Hoey, a Southern California native, is pursuing his first PGA Tour victory. Mark Hubbard, who is also near the top of the leaderboard, has shown resilience by making it to the FedExCup playoffs in 2023 following his return to the PGA Tour. Charley Hoffman's notable equipment includes a Titleist GT2 driver, helping him achieve high ranks in Strokes Gained: Off The Tee. The tournament continues with several other notable golfers, including Rickie Fowler and Justin Thomas, in close contention.