Miguel Angel Jiménez takes the lead at the Rogers Charity Classic with a birdie on the 18th hole. He is looking for his fifth win of the season on PGA TOUR Champions.
Tommy Gainey is close behind, making his PGA TOUR Champions debut with a second straight 64.
The tournament is heating up, with several players in contention for the top spot.
Watch to find out who will come out on top in the final round.
In a stunning turn of events, Miguel Anel Himenez has surged ahead in round two of the Rogers Charity Classic PGA Tour, leaving the competition in awe. Just hours ago, this golfing legend made a spectacular birdie on number 16, solidifying his position at the top. But here’s where it gets interesting. Could this be the beginning of another historic victory for the season pro? Let’s delve deeper. Himenez, a true icon in the world of golf, is now leading the pack at 14 underpar, just one stroke ahead of the rest. With this, he’s setting his sights on his fifth win of the season on PGA Tour Champions. And this is the part most people miss. His closest competitor, Tommy Gayy, who’s making his PGA Tour Champions debut, is hot on his heels, posting a second consecutive 64. The tension is palpable and the stakes are high. What’s truly remarkable about Himenez’s performance is that he’s aiming to become the first player since Steve Stricker in 2023 to achieve five or more victories in a single season on PGA Tour Champions. A fifth victory would further cement his status as the oldest player in Champions Tour history with four or more wins in a single season, a record he set earlier this year at the Khaled Company’s Championship. For perspective, the previous record was held by Burnernhard Langanger, who claimed three victories in 2017. It’s worth noting that Langanger did have seven wins that year, but three of those came after he turned 60 at the Pure Insurance Championship, Dominion Energy Charity Classic, and PowerShares QQQ Championship. A victory at the Rogers Charity Classic would also mark a significant milestone for Jimenez, making him just the second international champion in the tournament’s history, following in the footsteps of Carlos Franco, who triumphed in 2016. Throughout his career, Jimenez has secured two top 10 finishes in six appearances at the Rogers Charity Classic with his best performance being a runner-up finish in 2017. At 61 years young, he’s gunning for his 18th win on PGA Tour Champions in what will be his 2002nd start. In 2025 alone, Jimenez has already won four times. Trophy Hassan 2, Hogue Classic, Principal Charity Classic, Collague Company’s Championship in just 18 starts. Entering the week, he was at the top of the Charles Schwab Cup standings, showcasing his dominance on the tour. This is his 22nd time leading or co-leading, entering the final round on PGA Tour Champions with a record of 10 wins out of 21 such instances. Interestingly, Jimenez has been unbeatable when leading or co-leading, entering the final round in 2025, winning every single time. He led at the 2025 trophy Hassan 2, Hogue Classic, Principal Charity Classic, and College Company’s Championship, all of which he went on to win. Can he keep this streak alive? As we follow Himenez’s journey, let’s not overlook the other competitors vying for the top spot. Ricardo Gonzalez, who’s yet to drop a bogey through 36 holes, shot a second round 65, putting him in a strong position. He’s chasing his second win in his 53rd career start, having clinched his maiden Champions Tour title at the 2024 Trophy, Hassan 2. Currently ranked number 30 in the Charles Schwab Cup standings. He’s had a consistent year with eight top 25 finishes, including a season best T7 at the colleague company’s championship. Steven Alker, a two-time Charles Schwab Cup champion and firstround co-leader, also put up an impressive five under 65 in the second round in his third career start at the Rogers Charity Classic, where he’s previously finished sixth in 2024. The 53-year-old is hunting for his 10th win on PGA Tour Champions in his 90th career start. Should he succeed, it would be his second win of the 2025 season after the Colagard Classic and his third multi-win season on PGA Tour Champions, four in 2022, two in 2023. Elker aims to join the ranks of the season’s multiple winners, including Jimenez, four wins, Anguel Cabrera, three wins, Steve Allen, three wins, and Padre Harrington, two wins. Canadian golfers in the field include Wes Martin T-22 minus5, Mike Weir T50 minus1, Gordo Burns, T-54E, and Steven Ames, T68 plus2. Notably, Ames holds the best career finish by a Canadian at the Rogers Charity Classic, finishing T5 in 2015. Martin, a Calgary resident, earned his spot through open qualification, taking a break from his day job as a full-time pipe fitter at Furlong Steel. Will Jimenez continue his winning streak, or will a dark horse emerge victorious? Share your predictions in the comments below.
