The 2025 Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas is entering its weekend with a highly competitive leaderboard. Wyndham Clark and five other players share the lead at 10 under par after 36 holes. Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1 and a Player of the Year nominee, is just off the pace, tied for sixth at 9 under after a double bogey on hole 16. Scheffler is testing a new TaylorMade Qi4D driver and fairway wood, marking his first driver change in nearly two years, aiming to improve his off-the-tee performance. The tournament features 11 players within three shots of the lead, including Cameron Young, who posted the lowest round so far with a 64 and is looking to build on his recent success, including his Wyndham Championship victory. The third round tee times are scheduled for Saturday, with top players like Scheffler, Matsuyama, and Young teeing off in the morning. The event is seen as a valuable testing ground for top players, with Scheffler noting the importance of competing to gauge his game and equipment performance. Other notable news includes Tiger Woods being cleared to chip and putt but not yet ready for a full return to golf, and various updates on PGA Tour awards, Ryder Cup insights, and upcoming schedules.