Sat Mar 15 18:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Lee and Bhatia Lead at Players Championship as Star-Studded Field Misses Cut
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL – Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia surged to the top of the leaderboard at the Players Championship Friday, finishing the second round tied at 11-under par. Their impressive performance overshadowed a dramatic cut line that sent several high-profile golfers packing.
While J.J. Spaun sits in third at 10-under, major contenders Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa, and Alex Smalley are tied for fourth at 9-under. The first round’s excitement, which saw McIlroy, Scheffler, and Fowler in contention, ultimately gave way to the unexpected rise of Lee and Bhatia.
The cut, however, proved to be the day’s biggest story. Set at 1-over par, it eliminated a number of big names from weekend play. Notable players missing the cut include (list of names would go here, taken from the original text). Only the top 65 players and ties advanced to the weekend at TPC Sawgrass.
Golf fans can continue to follow the action on the Golf Channel (all four days), with NBC taking over for the weekend rounds. Streaming options include ESPN+, Peacock, and FuboTV (offering a free trial).
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