Strong Field Narrowed at Valspar Championship as Cut Line Proves Harsh

At the Valspar Championship in Palm Harbor, Florida, players anticipated tough weather conditions but were met with calm winds and no expected heavy rain.

The cutline for the tournament was set at even-par 142, leaving behind notable players such as Jordan Spieth, Keegan Bradley, and Sam Burns.

Other strong competitors missing the weekend play included Gary Woodland, Brian Harman, Francisco Molinari, Tony Finau, Luke Donald, and Zach Johnson.

Meanwhile, the halfway point saw a five-way tie for the lead at six under, with Justin Thomas and Lucas Glover close behind at five under.

Saturday’s round promises an exciting battle with key players like Thomas, Glover, Aaron Baddeley, and Seamus Power vying for the top spot on the leaderboard.

Notable tee times include Cameron Champ, Xander Schauffele, Brendon Todd, Stewart Cink, Greyson Sigg, Matt Wallace, and Billy Horschel.

Young contenders like Mac Meissner, Alejandro Tosti, and Matt Kuchar will also bring their skills to the course.