There’s something magical about watching Matthew Baldwin play, especially when he’s turning the BMW PGA Championship into his own personal highlight reel.
After two rounds, he’s sitting pretty at the top, two shots clear, and making it all look effortless.
Baldwin did more than just show up on Thursday; he delivered a smooth 65 without a single scratch—talk about keeping your card clean.
But he didn’t stop there. Come Friday, despite a sky grumbling with the threat of lightning, Baldwin kept his cool, adding six birdies to his tally and only letting one bogey slip through.
The real kicker? After a weather delay paused the action for over an hour, Baldwin came back like he was never gone, nailing another birdie on the 17th. That’s tying the record set by Paul McGinley back in 2008—13 under, folks, now that’s how you make a statement.
Matt Baldwin: Incredibly pleased. Incredibly proud of how I’ve played so far. There’s a long way to go. Keep doing the same things, should be a good week.
Just playing sensible golf, really, I guess. I’m trying not to hit it too close, which obviously then forces you, sometimes you can get short-sided and things like that. So I’ve been putting really well, which has kept momentum going and it’s worked out all right.
Trying to just play golf, and I know that physically the things that I’m doing in my golf swing are correct and you know, the shots that I’m hitting are showing that, which from that, obviously settles your mind a little bit and just try and enjoy it as much as you can.
But Baldwin’s not the only one stirring up the leaderboard. Niklas Nørgaard, fresh off his first big tour win, is right there in the mix, showing off with an eagle and some slick birdies to plant himself just two strokes behind.
And don’t forget about Antoine Rozner—the man finished with a flurry, birdieing six of the last seven holes. That’s the kind of finish that gets your heart racing.
With golf greats like Rory McIlroy and Matteo Manassero lurking just behind and a weather forecast that promises more drama, the stage is set for a weekend packed with action.
Due to the weather delay, 15 players will finish their second rounds on Saturday morning from 07:10 local time. Due to the inclement weather forecast, round three will be a two-tee start from holes one and nine and will not start before 09.00.
Saturday’s early start should bring some brisk play, and who knows what Sunday will hold?
So, grab your favourite snacks and settle in—this BMW PGA Championship is shaping up to be a barn burner, with Matthew Baldwin leading a cast of characters who are all ready to claim the spotlight.
