Nico Echavarria Takes Lead at Zozo Championship

Nico Echavarria claimed a two-shot lead at the Zozo Championship, finishing the second round at 12-under after matching his first-round score of 64 with seven birdies, despite a bogey on the par-four 12th. Former world number one Justin Thomas tied for second place after sinking an eagle on the 18th hole, concluding his round with a bogey-free performance that included four birdies. Taylor Moore, who was the overnight leader, dropped back after a bogey on the 11th but remains in contention. Xander Schauffele rebounded from an earlier quadruple-bogey to finish at two-under on his birthday. Séamus Power made headlines with a remarkable eight-under 62, tying for fourth alongside Eric Cole and C.T. Pan. Defending champion Collin Morikawa is eight shots off the lead after a challenging round, while Thomas noted the competitive nature of the course, emphasizing the need to maintain form over the weekend.