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Victor Perez Blazes to 64 at Riviera in Genesis Scottish Open Second Round

Genesis Scottish Open · · Jul 11, 2026 · 15min

Total

+9.4

OTT

+3.9

APP

+4.1

ATG

+0.5

PUTT

+0.7

Victor Perez delivered a scintillating 64 (-6) at Riviera Country Club in the Genesis Scottish Open's second round. His precision ball-striking and composed short game yielded six birdies, translating to an impressive 9.4 Strokes Gained performance. A masterclass in efficient scoring positioned him near the tournament lead heading into the weekend.

HOLE 2Par 4 · 463 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

285 ydsRemaining: 178 yds

Solid drive on the 463-yard par 4 leaves mid-iron distance.

6 IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

173 ydsRemaining: 5 ft

Precise 6-iron approach from 173 yards finds 5 feet.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

5 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Converts for birdie. Another +1.2 SG contribution.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 3Par 4 · 434 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

278 ydsRemaining: 156 yds

Solid driver on the 434-yard par 4 keeps it in play.

7 IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

152 ydsRemaining: 4 ft

Pristine 7-iron finds 4 feet for easy birdie.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

4 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes it. Back-to-back birdies establish momentum.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 4Par 3 · 236 ydsBogey

6 IronShot 1

SG: -0.45

236 ydsRemaining: 18 ft

Tee shot on the par 3 leaves 18 feet above the hole.

PutterShot 2

SG: -0.2

18 ydsRemaining: 3 ft

First putt misses by 3 feet. Testy comebacker looms.

PutterShot 3

SG: -0.16

3 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Misses again. Bogey on the short hole costs strokes.

Hole SG Total:-0.8

HOLE 5Par 4 · 433 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

290 ydsRemaining: 143 yds

Crisp drive on the 433-yard par 4 leaves a short iron.

8 IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

140 ydsRemaining: 3 ft

Textbook 8-iron finds 3 feet. Birdie is there to take.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

3 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Converts for birdie. Another +1.2 SG gain.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 7Par 4 · 411 ydsBogey

DriverShot 1

SG: -0.35

265 ydsRemaining: 146 yds

Drive on the 411-yard par 4 drifts left into trouble.

5 IronShot 2

SG: -0.26

135 ydsRemaining: 11 yds

Recovery 5-iron from rough leaves tough up-and-down.

Pitching WedgeShot 3

SG: -0.18

10 ydsRemaining: 6 ft

Chip from fringe leaves 6 feet for par.

PutterShot 4

SG: -0.09

6 ydsRemaining: 2 ft

Par putt lips out. Leaves 2 feet for bogey save.

PutterShot 5

SG: 0

2 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Misses the bogey save. Difficult hole costs (-0.88 SG).

Hole SG Total:-0.9

HOLE 8Par 5 · 450 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.14

310 ydsRemaining: 140 yds

Powerful drive on the 450-yard par 5 reaches scoring range.

6 IronShot 2

SG: +0.19

138 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Precise 6-iron finds the green edge. Birdie is as good as made.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.11

2 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Taps in for birdie. Solid SG contribution (+0.55) closes the round.

Hole SG Total:+0.4

HOLE 10Par 4 · 315 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.37

288 ydsRemaining: 27 yds

Precise driver on the short par 4 leaves a wedge approach.

Sand WedgeShot 2

SG: +0.47

25 ydsRemaining: 2 ft

Exquisite wedge finds 2 feet. Easy conversion for birdie.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.21

2 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Converts. Model efficiency on a short hole (+1.05 SG).

Hole SG Total:+1.1

HOLE 15Par 4 · 503 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +1.15

295 ydsRemaining: 208 yds

Massive drive on the monster 503-yard par 4 carries 295.

3 IronShot 2

SG: +1.15

205 ydsRemaining: 0 ft (Eagle)

Aggressive 3-iron threads the needle for eagle. Exceptional shot-making (+2.3 SG).

Hole SG Total:+2.3

HOLE 16Par 5 · 566 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.17

305 ydsRemaining: 261 yds

Confident drive on the 566-yard par 5 clears hazards.

3 WoodShot 2

SG: +0.24

220 ydsRemaining: 41 yds

Composed 3-wood leaves 41 yards to the pin.

9 IronShot 3

SG: +0.14

40 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Precise 9-iron sets up birdie from 8 feet.

PutterShot 4

SG: +0.14

8 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Confident putt for birdie. Positive SG on the par 5.

Hole SG Total:+0.7

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