Trevor Lawrence battles back after tough start in golf tournament

Trevor Lawrence struggled early but rallied late in the second round of the American Century Championship on 13 July 2026. The Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback endured five double bogeys in his first 12 holes before finishing with five straight pars, salvaging a minus-2 point round under the tournament’s modified Stableford format.

What happened in the tournament?

Lawrence’s early troubles were costly. The tournament’s scoring system penalizes double bogeys with a two-point deduction, and his five early miscues put him 10 points in the hole. However, he steadied himself with a series of pars, returning five points to finish the round at minus-2. Despite the late recovery, he remained tied for 43rd in the 90-player field after two rounds.

Why does this matter for Trevor Lawrence?

For a quarterback accustomed to scrutiny, the quiet finish was progress. Lawrence has made the American Century Championship a staple of his offseason routine, appearing in the event for the third consecutive year. His best performance came in 2024, when he tied for 44th with 12 points over three rounds, including a strong final-day showing with 15 points.

What’s next for Lawrence in the tournament?

Lawrence will look to build on his late-round consistency as the tournament continues. He is part of a field packed with current and former athletes, including fellow quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Drew Brees. While he trails leaders like Mardy Fish (52 points) and defending champion Joe Pavelski (48 points), his ability to recover from a rough start could set the stage for a stronger final round.