Brown made six birdies in a row on his front nine and had eight birdies in nine holes at one point. Brown shot an 8-under 64, rising to a tie for 41st. He began the day in 117th place after shooting an even-par 72 in his first round as a pro.

William Mouw paid the price for going in the San Andreas Fault bunker at the par-5 16th hole at the Stadium Course at PGA West.

Everything to know about former Brentwood Academy golf star Blades Brown, 17, making his pro golf debut at the PGA Tour American Express Tournament.

The first 36 holes of the 2025 American Express are in the books, with Charley Hoffman and Rico Hoey tied for the lead at 16 under. Both players followed up opening 65s with second-round 63s on Friday.

Rookie William Mouw paid the price for going in the San Andreas Fault bunker at the par-5 16th hole at the Stadium Course at PGA West.

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Charley Hoffman and Rico Hoey both shot 9-under 63 on the Nicklaus Tournament Course to share the lead Friday after two rounds at The American Express.

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Blades Brown, 17, is making his pro debut at this week's 2025 American Express. On Friday, he's showing why he belongs on the game's biggest stage.