Canada’s Adam Hadwin makes seven birdies in a row at Phoenix Open

Adam Hadwin had one of those stretches most golfers can only dream of on Friday.

The Canadian drained seven birdies in a row at the Phoenix Open, putting himself in contention entering the final two rounds of the notoriously wild PGA Tour event.

Hadwin, who started on No. 10, began the run on No. 15. The birdie streak didn’t end until he missed a 25-footer for birdie on No. 4.

The record for consecutive birdies on the PGA Tour is nine, held by Mark Calcavecchia (2009 Canadian Open at Glen Abbey in Oakville, Ont.) and Kevin Chappell (2019 A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier).

When asked what was clicking Friday, Hadwin said: “Everything.

“Just one of those things, just put the ball in the fairway, try and make some good swings, made a couple nice putts, hit a couple wedge shots close.”

Unfortunately, two bogeys on the final four holes dropped Hadwin to 5-under 66 for the round.

The Abbotsford, B.C. golfer is 8 under through two rounds, four strokes back of the clubhouse lead held by Thomas Detry of Belgium.

Hadwin, 37, is off to a slow start this year, having finished outside the top 25 in all four events he has played. The usual big Canadian contingent in the rowdy gallery in Phoenix should give Hadwin a boost on Super Bowl weekend.

“The Canadian support down here is incredible. Walking up 16, walking really this entire golf course, they’re kind of cheering you on the whole way,” he said. “It’ll be a lot of fun this weekend. Hopefully just kind of continue doing what I’m doing, make birdies, and see how close we can get.”

Hadwin was in the final group in the third round at Phoenix two years ago with eventual champ Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm before falling down to 10th.

Fellow Canadian Nick Taylor was runner-up in Phoenix in 2023 and a champion at the event last year.

“It’ll be a lot of fun. I’ve got memories here with Jon and Scottie in final groups, so kind of lean on that and just try and get on the roll that I was on today,” Hadwin said.

Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C., also is in contention, sitting 7 under through two rounds.