Draw - Princes Pot Round 2. PGA. Sat 2nd May
The Prince’s Pot moves into Round 2 this Saturday on the PGA Centenary, and if Round 1 told us anything, it’s that this is shaping up to be a proper scrap rather than a procession.
After the opening exchanges, it’s Michael Cantlay who holds the clubhouse lead on 34 points — a tidy, no-nonsense round that set the early benchmark. Just a shot back sits Jonathan Fletcher on 33, alongside the ever-dangerous Alister Wallace, who continues to prove that a higher handicap doesn’t stop you from racking up points when the putter behaves.
A cluster at 32 — David Logie and Scott Williamson — remain firmly in the hunt, while Billy McNeill and Mark Higham lurk just behind on 31, close enough to pounce if the leaders wobble. In short, it’s tight, congested, and very much game on.
Now, onto the Round 2 draw — and this is where things get interesting.
Cantlay tees it up at 9:10 alongside Fletcher and Abercrombie. That’s the top two paired together, which always adds a bit of spice. Expect plenty of sideways glances and the odd “friendly” comment after a missed putt. If either of them blinks early, Abercrombie (fresh off a win in the Rosebowl) is more than capable of gatecrashing the party.
Just ahead, the 9:00 group has Wallace, Wadsworth, and Aitchison. Wallace will fancy his chances here — a slightly steadier group where he can go about his business without the direct heat of the leaders. Quietly, this could be the tee time that produces the winning round.
Further up the sheet, the 8:30–8:50 window is packed with dark horses. Moran, McLeod, Simpson… then Laing, Wallace (Stuart), and Bruce. These are the kind of groups where someone can post a number before the leaders even reach the turn — and suddenly the pressure shifts.
And don’t overlook the early starters. McCulloch, Williamson, Dickson, and Lothian are out first at 7:30. If the greens are pure and the wind stays down, an early 35+ could set a daunting target. Williamson in particular, sitting just two back, will know exactly what he needs to do: post and wait.
So, who’s the pick?
Cantlay deserves favourite status — leaders after Round 1 often are — but playing alongside Fletcher adds a layer of tension that can either sharpen or unravel a round. Wallace looks the most likely to capitalise if things get scrappy, while Williamson is the classic “post a number early and apply pressure” candidate.
If pushed, the smart money might just edge toward Wallace — steady, experienced, and nicely positioned without the spotlight burning too brightly.
One thing’s certain: with this leaderboard and this draw, Round 2 won’t be lacking drama. Expect swings, surprises, and at least one player wondering how a perfect drive still ended up behind a tree on the PGA.
