Xander Schauffele Shoots 67, Leads by 4 Over Rory McIlroy, Jason Day at Wells Fargo Championship

Xander Schauffele hits a tee shot on the third hole during the second round of the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte on May 10, 2024. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Xander Schauffele has been a mainstay near the top of the leaderboard most of the year. Now he’s hoping to close the door.

Schauffele shot a 4–under 67 on Friday after opening with a 64, leaving him at 11–under 131 and four shots ahead of Rory McIlroy and Jason Day heading into the weekend at the Wells Fargo Championship.