{"id":42642,"date":"2026-02-13T17:45:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T21:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/pebble-beach-leaderboard-hisatsune-leads-at-13-under-mcilroy-and-scheffler-chase-3-6m-prize\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T17:46:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T21:46:02","slug":"23281-pebble-beach-leaderboard-hisatsune-leads-at-13-under-mcilroy-and-scheffler-chase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/23281-pebble-beach-leaderboard-hisatsune-leads-at-13-under-mcilroy-and-scheffler-chase\/","title":{"rendered":"Pebble Beach leaderboard: Hisatsune leads at 13-under, McIlroy and Scheffler chase $3.6M prize"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ryo Hisatsune<\/b> seized momentum at Pebble Beach<\/b>, blitzing the field with a stunning second-round lead. The Japanese star<\/b> sits at 13-under par<\/b> after two rounds, chased by Rory McIlroy<\/b> and Scottie Scheffler<\/b> as the PGA Tour<\/b> field battles for a $3.6 million<\/b> prize today.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Tournament Leader<\/b>: Ryo Hisatsune<\/b> leads Pebble Beach Pro-Am<\/b> at 13-under par<\/b> after 36 holes<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Prize Pool<\/b>: $20 million<\/b> total purse with $3.6 million<\/b> to the winner<\/li>\n
  • Star Power<\/b>: Rory McIlroy<\/b> (defending champion) and Scottie Scheffler<\/b> (world No. 1) chasing the lead<\/li>\n
  • Course Configuration<\/b>: Tournament features Pebble Beach Golf Links<\/b> and Spyglass Hill<\/b>, moves to Pebble for final rounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Hisatsune’s Career-Best Form at Pebble Beach<\/h2>\n

    Ryo Hisatsune<\/b> continues an incredible run in California<\/b>, building on his first-round lead<\/b> with a masterclass round two performance. The Japanese golfer<\/b> fired a career-best 62<\/b> in the opening round Thursday and maintained momentum through Friday’s stretch.<\/p>\n

    Hisatsune made 158 feet of putts<\/b> on day one alone, showcasing the short-game excellence required to thrive at Pebble Beach<\/b>. His 13-under total<\/b> puts him in command with three rounds remaining. The PGA Tour<\/b> field is watching an emerging star rise rapidly.<\/p>\n

    McIlroy and Scheffler Search for Momentum<\/h2>\n

    Rory McIlroy<\/b>, the defending champion<\/b>, arrived as one of the favorites after claiming last year’s title. However, McIlroy<\/b> faced early obstacles with two double-bogeys in round one, leaving him six strokes back. The Northern Irish star<\/b> remains hungry to defend his crown and chase the $3.6 million<\/b> first-place prize.<\/p>\n

    Scottie Scheffler<\/b>, the reigning world No. 1<\/b>, struggled in choppy conditions on Thursday but remains dangerous heading into the weekend. Scheffler’s<\/b> presence in the field alongside McIlroy<\/b> marks their first time competing together in 2026<\/b>. Both superstars have the pedigree and precision needed to mount a comeback.<\/p>\n

    The Pebble Beach Pro-Am Format and Prize Structure<\/h2>\n

    The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am<\/b> operates as a unique pro-am<\/b> event where professional golfers pair with celebrity amateurs. Players rotate through Pebble Beach Golf Links<\/b> and Spyglass Hill<\/b> for the opening two rounds before the entire field converges at Pebble Beach<\/b> for Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Tournament Detail<\/td>\nInformation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Total Purse<\/td>\n$20 million<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Winner Prize<\/td>\n$3.6 million<\/b> (18% of purse)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Number of Players<\/td>\n80 professionals<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Event Status<\/td>\nPGA Tour Signature Event<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    “The leaderboard is packed at the top with Ryo Hisatsune leading at 10-under after the first round, with last week’s winner Chris Gotterup just two shots off the pace.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 Golfweek<\/b>, PGA Tour Coverage<\/p>\n

    Weather and Course Conditions Shape the Weekend<\/h2>\n

    Friday’s conditions provided near-perfect golf weather with temperatures reaching 61 degrees<\/b> and virtually zero chance of rain<\/b>. However, a beach hazards statement<\/b> warns of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with 14 to 19-foot breaking waves<\/b> along the Monterey Peninsula<\/b> shoreline.<\/p>\n

    The scenic backdrop of Pebble Beach Golf Links<\/b>, perched alongside the Pacific Ocean, presents both beauty and peril. Players and spectators must remain aware of dangerous coastal conditions while competing for the lucrative $3.6 million<\/b> championship prize. The final 36 holes will test both skill and mental fortitude.<\/p>\n

    Can Hisatsune Hold Off World-Class Competition Through Sunday<\/h2>\n

    With two rounds complete and two remaining, Ryo Hisatsune<\/b> faces a pivotal weekend test. Pebble Beach<\/b> has humbled countless champions, and maintaining a lead on McIlroy<\/b> and Scheffler<\/b> demands unwavering focus. Will the emerging Japanese star<\/b> claim his first PGA Tour Signature Event<\/b> title, or will McIlroy’s<\/b> defending experience and Scheffler’s<\/b> elite ranking prove decisive?<\/p>\n

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    Watch: PGA TOUR Highlights<\/h3>\n