Aaron Rai took a lead after the second round of the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic on Friday, May 8 [1].

The tournament serves as a key stop on the PGA Tour schedule, designed to promote regional tourism and private aviation through its sponsorship by ONEflight [4, 5].

Rai, representing England, posted a total score of nine under par over the first two days [1]. His performance included a 65 in the first round and a 67 in the second round [1].

Other top competitors remained in contention at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina [2, 6]. Brandt Snedeker of the U.S. recorded a 67 in the opening round followed by a 66 on Friday [1]. Mark Hubbard, also from the U.S., said he recorded a single-round score of 66 [1].

The event features a field of 120 players [4]. Action from the second round was broadcast by NBC Sports, highlighting the coastal challenges of the South Carolina course [2, 3].

The tournament's location at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club provides a scenic backdrop for the competition, a factor the event organizers used to attract significant attention to the Myrtle Beach area [6].

“Aaron Rai posted a total score of 9 under par over the first two days”

The strong performance by Aaron Rai puts him in a prime position heading into the weekend. Because the event is heavily tied to regional tourism and private aviation sponsorship, the visibility provided by NBC Sports and the high-profile field of 120 players maximizes the economic impact on the Myrtle Beach region.