Golf pro Stewart Cink achieves 64 strokes, secures a three-stroke advantage at the Boeing Classic tournament
Scott Cink Leads Boeing Classic after Bogey-Free 64
Scott Cink, aged 52, delivered a bogey-free 64 in the second round of the 2025 Boeing Classic, marking the lowest round of the day and giving him a three-stroke lead going into the final round. His total score after two rounds was 132, or 12 under (68-64 – 132, 12 under).
Cink's impressive performance at the Boeing Classic has put him in a strong position, with a larger 36-hole lead than any other tournament during the 2025 PGA TOUR Champions season. His previous largest lead was just two strokes.
Behind Cink, Stephen Alker, ranked No. 3 in the Charles Schwab Cup standings, is three strokes behind with a score of 8-under. Paul Goydos, who is ranked higher at No. 4, also finds himself three strokes behind Cink.
The two-time defending champion, Stephen Ames, is eight shots back at 4-under and tied for 19th.
Steve Allan ultimately won the tournament with a 7-under 65 final round, coming from behind a four-shot deficit. This suggests that despite Cink's lead after the second round, competition remains strong, and the final outcome is not solely determined by his performance.
Meanwhile, Seattle native Fred Couples moved up 22 places into a tie for 31st at 2-under overall. Couples hit every green in regulation on his first nine holes but did not make a birdie. He made three birdies on his final nine holes, taking 18 putts on his first nine. Couples stated he wants to shoot under par and is happy with his 3-under score.
Kirk Triplett shot a 73 and is tied for 31st at 2-under. Y.E. Yang made the biggest move of the day, shooting a 64 to tie for 19th at 4-under.
Matt Gogel and Jerry Kelly are tied with each other at 8-under, four shots back from Cink. Stephen Alker and Paul Goydos made bogeys on the 18th hole, leaving them tied at 8-under, four shots behind Cink.
Cink, reflecting on his performance, said if someone had told him after his first five holes he would shoot a 64, "I probably would have said you were crazy." He has learned to stay patient in golf, as trying to make the results happen does not work.
Cink is fourth on the Champions Tour Charles Schwab points list, with Stephen Alker, one spot ahead of him, ranked No. 3. This tournament marks Cink's fifth time leading or co-leading entering the final round on the PGA TOUR Champions; in previous attempts, he converted once out of four times.
As the final round approaches, the question remains whether Cink can maintain his lead and secure his third victory at the Boeing Classic, or if the competition will close the gap and take the title.
Scott Cink, despite leading the 2025 Boeing Classic, must address competition from other Seattle teams, such as the Mariners and Seahawks. He could use some support at the golf course, just as fans in Seattle back their sports teams. The sports community in Seattle, including golf enthusiasts, will be eager to see if Cink can secure a third victory at the Boeing Classic, similar to how Steve Allan came from behind to win the tournament last year. During a round of golf, Cink might find inspiration from the determination and resilience shown by sports teams in Seattle, much like how he stayed patient and delivered a bogey-free 64.
