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On Friday, January 17, William Mouw had a nightmare of a round at the American Express 2025 as he shot a 9-over 81 in the second round. The worst moment of the day occurred when he got stuck on the 16th hole of PGA West's Stadium Course and eventually shot a 13.
Mouw, who earned his PGA Tour card via the Korn Ferry Tour, had a good start to the week at La Quinta as he carded a 68 in the opening round. On Day 2, he started off well and picked up three birdies to be at 2-under until the 16th hole.
On the par-5 16th, Mouw's approach shot landed inside the infamous 18-foot-deep greenside bunker. The nightmare began from there as it took him 11 more shots to finally finish the hole.
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Fans online had mixed reactions to William Mouw's forgettable day at the American Express. Many fans also criticized the Stadium Course's 16th-hole design.
Here's a look at some reactions:
"That was painful to watch," one fan wrote.
"Terrible design that hole honestly lol," another fan wrote.
"You guys need to note a graphic warning on this sweet Jesus," this fan commented.
"thank gosh it's double bogey max in our bet at my Club," one user joked.
"I’m picking up at net double bogey. 😃 Biggest number I can post. 😂😂," this fan remarked.
"I think the caddy having to rake so much sand is the funniest part for me," another fan wrote.
Did William Mouw make the cut at the American Express?
William Mouw still has a chance to make the cut at the American Express, as this event features a 54-hole cut, unlike the traditional 36-hole cut on the PGA Tour. However, he will need to shoot a very low score on Saturday, as he is currently at 5-over after 36 holes and is 21 shots behind the leader.
Following the second round of the American Express, Charley Hoffman and Rico Hoey took a one-shot lead after firing a low 63. Justin Lower, Mark Hubbard, and Sepp Straka are one stroke behind, while Jason Day and J.J. Spaun are tied for sixth at 14-under.
Here are the top ten golfers leading at the American Express 2025 after Day 2:
- T1. Charley Hoffman: -16
- T1. Rico Hoey: -16
- T3. Justin Lower: -15
- T3. Mark Hubbard: -15
- T3. Sepp Straka: -15
- T6. Jason Day: -14
- T6. J.J. Spaun: -14
- T8. Nick Taylor: -13
- T8. Justin Thomas: -13
- T8. Rickie Fowler: -13
