Cameron Young, an American golfer, leads the Hero World Challenge by two strokes following a bogey-free round of eight under par. Young’s performance places him ahead of Justin Thomas, who birdied four of the last five holes. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler trails by three strokes, while host Tiger Woods misses the tournament due to undisclosed reasons. Young, recognized as the 2022 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, expressed confidence in his game, particularly with his driving skills.