Mason Greene Leads 71st ECP Brazil Open After Round 2

The PGA TOUR Americas rookie holds a two-shot advantage heading into the weekend.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:00am

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Mason Greene, a recent PGA TOUR Americas Q-School graduate, fired a 7-under 64 on Friday at the Rio Olympic Golf Course to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the 71st ECP Brazil Open.

Why it matters

The ECP Brazil Open is one of the premier events on the PGA TOUR Americas schedule, offering players a chance to earn valuable status and position themselves for potential promotion to the main PGA TOUR. Greene's strong start puts him in prime position to capture his first professional victory.

The details

Greene, who earned his PGA TOUR Americas card just two weeks ago at Q-School, carded seven birdies against no bogeys in the second round to move to 12-under par for the tournament. He holds a two-shot advantage over the field heading into the weekend rounds.

  • The 71st ECP Brazil Open is being played this week at the Rio Olympic Golf Course.
  • Greene earned his PGA TOUR Americas membership two weeks ago at Q-School.

The players

Mason Greene

A 25-year-old professional golfer from Tustin, California who recently earned his PGA TOUR Americas card through Q-School.

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What’s next

Greene will look to maintain his lead and capture his first professional victory on Sunday at the conclusion of the 71st ECP Brazil Open.

The takeaway

Greene's strong start at the ECP Brazil Open demonstrates the value of the PGA TOUR Americas pathway, providing up-and-coming players like him the opportunity to earn status and compete at the highest levels of professional golf.