Morikawa Builds 2-shot Lead Going to Weekend at Kapalua

A general view is seen as Collin Morikawa of the United States and J.J. Spaun of the United States walk with their caddies down the 12th fairway during the second round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf Club in Lahaina, Hawaii on Jan. 6, 2023. Andy Lyons/Getty Images

KAPALUA, Hawaii—Winless last year for the first time in his young career, Collin Morikawa is playing as though he wants to put that behind him quickly.

Morikawa was dialed in with his irons early and took advantage of some of the scoring holes late in his second round Friday for a 7–under 66 that gave him a two-shot lead in the Sentry Tournament of Champions.