Guangdong Open Round 2

Zhang Huilin maintained his lead during the second round of the 2026 Guangdong Open, showing "remarkable consistency" with a steady 2-under-par 70. Zhang’s objective of consolidating his lead was achieved through a mistake-free back nine, moving him to 7-under-par for the tournament.

Despite the firmer greens at Genzon, his ability to find fairways kept him in the driver's seat as the field moved into the weekend. The performance of the day came from the eventual champion, Jin Zihao, who surged into contention with a brilliant 4-under-par 68.

Jin's move to 5-under-par total placed him just two shots back, alongside Xu Wang, who carded a 71. The day was defined by the difficulty of the "moving day" preparation, as several early leaders struggled with the thick rough.

Notable youngsters like Zhou Yanhan and Tong Yang both signed for 72s to stay in the top ten, while the cut fell at 3-over-par, ending the week for many international challengers.