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There are 18 holes down, 18 more to go until the 36-hole cut, and then 36 more after that to determine a champion.
Follow along right here all day Friday for live updates from the 2025 Sanderson Farms Championship.
Sanderson Farms Championship 2025 leaderboard
Keep tabs on the Sanderson Farms Championship 2025 leaderboard all day Friday. You can also see tee times and pairings for the second round.
| Pos. | Name | Score | Hole |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Eric Cole | -7 | F |
| T1 | Sam Ryder | -7 | F |
| T1 | Garrick Higgo | -7 | F |
| T1 | Danny Walker | -7 | F |
| T5 | Kevin Yu | -5 | F |
| T5 | Mac Meissner | -5 | F |
| T5 | Michael Thorbjornsen | -5 | F |
| T5 | Tim Widing | -5 | F |
| T5 | Norman Xiong | -5 | F |
| T5 | Trey Mullinax | -5 | F |
| T5 | Vince Whaley | -5 | F |
| T5 | Max Homa | -5 | F |
It was a crowded leaderboard after 18 holes. Garrick Higgo and Danny Walker made it a four-way tie for the lead after their afternoon 65s, which matched the morning 65s of Eric Cole and Sam Ryder.
There was a huge block of golfers two shots back at 5 under, including fan favorite Max Homa and defending champion Kevin Yu, and then a massive 21-way tie for 13th at 4 under. That group included Ole Miss Michael La Sasso, the 2025 NCAA individual national champion.
There are 34 golfers within three shots of the lead and there’s 87 golfers under par.
Projected cutline update (10 a.m.)
As of 10 a.m., the projected cutline from the PGA Tour is 2 under, but there’s a good chance that goes even lower throughout the day.
As of now, those on the wrong side of the cut include Davis Riley (1 under), Joel Dahmen (1 under), Akshay Bhatia (even), Keith Mitchell (even) and Mackenzie Hughes (1 over).
What is the weather forecast for Friday?
After posting an opening round 65, Garrick Higgo said he nearly had surgery on a torn labrum, but he thinks he can now avoid the procedure. Higgo, who won the Corales Puntacana Championship back in April, nearly had the surgery done a couple months ago, but has rebounded and finished T-7 at the Procore Championship.
“It feels good. I’m trying to stay injury-free. It seems like I get a few niggles, I won’t have to do surgery,” he said. “I was scheduled to have surgery Wyndham week. I think I’ll be fine. My wrist is good. I’m doing everything I can to be healthy.”
“Where to watch, follow the Sanderson Farms Championship
Golf Channel, PGA Tour Live on ESPN+, the NBC Sports app and SiriusXM Radio are teaming up for the coverage.
Friday, Oct. 2
- Second round, 8 a.m. ET to 7 p.m. ET, PGA Tour Live on ESPN+
- Second round, 1 p.m. ET to 7 p.m. ET, SiriusXM Radio
- Second round, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Golf Channel, NBC Sports app
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Watch PGA Tour Live on ESPN+
What is happening with the title sponsorship of the Sanderson Farms Championship?
As the 13th and final year of sponsorship for Wayne Sanderson Farms at Mississippi’s only PGA Tour event is nearing an end, there is no better way to find a new sponsor than to show off at this year’s tournament. However, if the tournament cannot find a new sponsor in the next couple of months, Mississippi’s run of having a PGA Tour stop since 1968 could possibly come to an end. Wayne Sanderson Farms’ run as a full partner with Jackson and its PGA tournament has been a historic one. It has been the title sponsor since 2013. ‒ Ross Reily, Mississippi Clarion Ledger
Here’s a look at the holes for the second round of action.
What’s the prize money payouts at the Sanderson Farms Championship?
There is a $6 million total purse with a first-place prize of $1.08 million going to the winner. Full FedEx Cup points are on the line but there is no longer a Masters invitation available for the winner. Augusta National altered its criteria and no longer awards a trip down Magnolia Lane to winners of the PGA Tour’s Fall series events.
Who’s the defending champion at the Sanderson Farms Championship?
Kevin Yu won his first PGA Tour event one year ago at this event. He is back to defend. Other recent winners include Luke List (2023), Mackenzie Hughes (2022), Sam Burns (2021) and Sergio Garcia (2020). The complete list of tournament winners dating back to 1968 also includes Cameron Champ, Nick Taylor, Chris Kirk and Luke Donald.
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