The $8.8 American Express is at the halfway point in LaQuinta CA, and one of the veterans listed in the last entry here is a co-leader. Charley Hoffman is 16 under par, tied with Rico Hoey, nowhere near the list of the elderly.

    The AE is one of the few events that has a 54-hole cut, instead of the usual 36, so we won't know until late today who will still be standing for Sunday's finale. The early projected cut line stands at 6 under, so with birdies flying, it's probable that could go a few strokes higher.

    Among the veterans who look safe are Jason Day (-14), Justin Thomas (-13), Rickie Fowler (-13 after a Friday 62), and Tony Finau (-9). Matt Kuchar (-7), Zach Johnson (-8), Francesco Molinari (-7) and Brandt Snedeker (-6) need to be at their best to ensure a Sunday round.

    There are also a few who will have to be spectacular today in order to move on: Lucas Glover, Bill Haas and Jhonattan Vegas, all at 1 under, and Jason Dufner, at 1 over.

    The two Gators in the hunt are Billy Horschel and Camilo Villegas, both at 10 under and tied for 20th, and for Camilo, it's a major improvement over his recent poor play. Seminole Daniel Berger is also in a good spot at 9 under.

    After today, each player will have competed on all three tournament courses, with those still standing on Sunday playing the Pete Dye Stadium Course.

      

 

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