Highlights: TOTO Japan Classic, Round 2 from

TOTO Japan Classic: Round 2 Highlights

Round 2 of the TOTO Japan Classic is in the books, and there were plenty of fireworks on display.

Starting the day one shot off the lead, Xander Schauffele shot a 65 to take a one-shot lead over Rory McIlroy. Schauffele made six birdies and just one bogey in his round, and he is now 13-under par for the tournament. McIlroy also shot a 65, and he is tied with Schauffele at the top of the leaderboard.

Other players in contention include Justin Thomas, who is two shots back of the lead, and Collin Morikawa, who is three shots back. Thomas shot a 67 in the second round, while Morikawa shot a 68.

Schauffele is looking to win his first PGA Tour event since the 2019 Sentry Tournament of Champions. McIlroy is looking to win his first PGA Tour event since the 2019 Tour Championship.

The third round of the TOTO Japan Classic will be played on Saturday. The final round will be played on Sunday.

Here are some of the highlights from Round 2 of the TOTO Japan Classic:

Schauffele birdied the first hole to take a one-shot lead.
McIlroy birdied the second hole to tie Schauffele for the lead.
Thomas birdied the fourth hole to move within two shots of the lead.
Morikawa birdied the fifth hole to move within three shots of the lead.
Schauffele made a bogey on the seventh hole to drop one shot behind McIlroy.
McIlroy birdied the eighth hole to take a two-shot lead over Schauffele.
Schauffele birdied the ninth hole to move back within one shot of McIlroy.
Thomas birdied the 12th hole to move within two shots of the lead.
Morikawa birdied the 13th hole to move within three shots of the lead.
Schauffele birdied the 15th hole to tie McIlroy for the lead.
McIlroy birdied the 16th hole to take a one-shot lead over Schauffele.
Schauffele birdied the 18th hole to tie McIlroy for the lead.

The third round of the TOTO Japan Classic is shaping up to be a thriller. Schauffele and McIlroy are tied for the lead, and Thomas and Morikawa are just a few shots behind.

With so much talent at the top of the leaderboard, it is sure to be an exciting finish.