The 2026 Cadillac Championship is shaping up to be a showcase of pure golfing brilliance, and Cameron Young is stealing the spotlight at Trump National Doral. After an electrifying 8-under 64 in Thursday's opening round, Young didn't just hold onto his lead—he expanded it with authority. By Friday, he had fired a second-round 67, moving to 13-under par and building a commanding five-shot cushion heading into the weekend.

Young's hot start continued Friday with four birdies in his first seven holes, setting a blistering pace that left the field scrambling. However, as the afternoon breeze picked up at the infamous Blue Monster, his scoring slowed on the back nine. But that's when Young's short game truly shined. His ability to scramble around the greens kept him on track for another mid-60s round, highlighted by a stunning up-and-down par save on the treacherous 18th hole. After hitting his approach long and right into the Bermuda rough, he chipped to within a foot and cleaned up, preserving his momentum.

That 67 put Young at 13-under through 36 holes—a score lower than what the last three winners at Doral managed over all 72 holes during the WGC era. It's a testament to his dominance on a course that demands precision and power. Entering the week second in the odds, Young was seen as a perfect fit for the lengthy layout, where distance is a massive advantage. Yet, ironically, his driving has been the weakest part of his game. Instead, it's his all-around brilliance—leading the field in putting, ranking fifth in strokes gained on approach, and converting 12 of 13 up-and-down opportunities—that's making the difference.

"I think I just managed misses really well, I putted really well," Young said after his round. "I feel like I just took advantage of the opportunities I had. I didn't hit it terrible, but I just wasn't consistently in position all day. I didn't drive it amazing. I think that's kind of what I would like to do better tomorrow."

With only one bogey in his first 36 holes on a course as punishing as the Blue Monster, Young is playing with a level of control that's rare to see. Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler has woken up and climbed into the top 10, adding another layer of intrigue to the weekend. For fans and fashion-forward golfers alike, this tournament is a masterclass in how skill and style come together—and Young is wearing it well.