Grant Thornton Invitational: Hull and Rose Trail by Six in Groundbreaking PGA & LPGA Mixed Tournament

by admin December 9, 2023

written by admin December 9, 2023

Charley Hull and Justin Rose, notable members of Europe’s victorious Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup teams, are competing in the Grant Thornton Invitational.
Current Standings:

Leading: J Day (Aus) & L Ko (NZ) at -20; Close Contenders: N Korda & T Finau (US), L Maguire (Ire) & L Glover (US) at -18; In Pursuit: L Thompson & R Fowler (US) at -16
Others in the Field: C Hull & J Rose (Eng) at -14; R Henley (US) & M Reid (Eng) at -10
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England’s dynamic duo, Charley Hull and Justin Rose, found themselves six shots behind after a steady second-round performance in the Grant Thornton Invitational in sunny Florida.

The pair managed a balanced game with a birdie and a bogey, maintaining their score at 14 under par in this pioneering PGA & LPGA Tour mixed event.

Leaders Lydia Ko of New Zealand and Australia’s Jason Day surged ahead with a remarkable 66 in round two, topping the leaderboard at 20 under.

US pair Nelly Korda and Tony Finau, who led the night before, carded a 70 to sit at 18 under, tied with Ireland’s Leona Maguire and her American partner Lucas Glover, who posted a 69.

Lexi Thompson, in a spectacular turn, aced the par-three 16th, helping her and teammate Rickie Fowler advance to 16 under with a round of 68.

The tournament, boasting a mixed field of 16 pairs, is set over three rounds at Tiburon Golf Club from December 8-10, with a hefty purse of £3.5m ($4m) up for grabs.

This event marks a historical moment as the last mixed team tournament held by the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour was way back in 1999 at the JC Penney Classic.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Grant Thornton Invitational

Who are leading the Grant Thornton Invitational after the second round?

Lydia Ko from New Zealand and Australia’s Jason Day are leading the tournament with a score of 20 under par after their remarkable second round performance.

What is the current standing of Charley Hull and Justin Rose in the tournament?

Charley Hull and Justin Rose are currently six shots off the lead, having maintained their score at 14 under par after a balanced second round.

What is unique about the Grant Thornton Invitational?

This tournament is a mixed event on the PGA & LPGA Tour, featuring 16 mixed pairs, and is notable for being the first of its kind since the 1999 JC Penney Classic.

What was the highlight of Lexi Thompson’s performance in the second round?

Lexi Thompson made a hole in one at the par-three 16th, contributing to her and Rickie Fowler’s advancement to 16 under par.

Where and when is the Grant Thornton Invitational being held?

The tournament is staged over three rounds at the Tiburon Golf Club in Florida, from December 8-10, with a shared purse of £3.5m ($4m).

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