Gumberg Maintains Lead at Hainan Classic as Campillo Stays in Contention
Published: March 20, 2026 | 247sports.news
American Holds Two-Shot Advantage in China
Jordan Gumberg continues to lead the 2026 Hainan Classic presented by MAEXTRO, maintaining a two-shot advantage over Spain’s Jorge Campillo after the second day of competition. The tournament is part of the DP World Tour season.
Campillo’s Strong Round Keeps Him in the Mix
Jorge Campillo closed the round with a score of 67, five under par, bringing his total to -12. He remains a strong contender for the title.
“I kind of didn’t even realise it, to be honest with you. I knew I birdied two in a row and was kind of just plugging along and just kept hitting excellent shots….”
Jordan Gumberg
Leaderboard Highlights
Here’s a seem at the top of the leaderboard:
- Jordan Gumberg (USA): -14
- Jorge Campillo (Spain): -12
- Dylan Frittelli (South Africa) & Triston Lawrence (South Africa): -10
- Aaron Cockerill (Canada): -6
Other Notable Performances
Several other players are within striking distance. Among them are Thriston Lawrence, Wu Yize Ding, Jason Scrivener, and Aaron Cockerill, all tied at -6. Martin Couvra and Taehoon Ok are at -5.
Players Missing the Cut
Eugenio López-Chacarra, Adri Arnaus, Nacho Elvira, and Pablo Larrazábal did not advance to the weekend rounds.
Did You Know?
Jordan Gumberg finished his first round with five straight birdies to take the lead.
FAQ
Who is currently leading the Hainan Classic?
Jordan Gumberg of the United States is currently leading the tournament.
Where is Jorge Campillo positioned on the leaderboard?
Jorge Campillo is in second place, two shots behind the leader.
Which other players are in contention?
Dylan Frittelli and Triston Lawrence are tied for third place.
