The Hainan Classic 2026 continued to deliver low scoring at the Blackstone Course, with American Jordan Gumberg (-14) stretching his lead after a superb second round of -6. Backing up his opening -8, Gumberg now holds a two-shot cushion heading into the weekend.

Spain’s Jorge Campillo (-12) remains close behind after carding a composed -5, keeping himself firmly in contention. South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence (-10) and Dylan Frittelli (-10) both added -4 rounds to stay tied for third, ensuring the chasing pack remains strong.

South Korea’s Taehoon Ok (-9) impressed with another -4 to climb into fifth place, while a large group sits tied at -8. Among them are China’s Wu Yize Ding (-8), Yahui Zhou (-8), Bowen Xiao (-8), and Bo Jin (-8), all producing steady golf to keep local hopes alive. They are joined by Scotland’s Euan Walker (-8), Portugal’s Daniel Rodrigues (-8), and England’s Andy Sullivan (-8), making for a stacked leaderboard.