5 takeaways from the second round at TPC Summerlin

The Vegas strip is about 15 miles away from the Summerlin area, so depending on traffic, an easy drive for someone interested in card games or a slot machine.

Patrick Rodgers, who opened 66-68 and is four shots back after 36 holes, is not among those who intends to partake.

“I’m not, especially during a work week,” he said. “I understand those casinos were built for a reason, and I don’t like playing losing games. I’ll trust myself on the golf course.”

Kevin Streelman, staying near TPC Summerlin, has plans with his family Friday night after posting a 67 during the morning wave. Coupled with his first-round 66, Streelman is in contention to win for the first time in eight years on Tour. But he’s not stressing about Sunday pressure just yet.

“We’re going to the Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson show tonight,” he said. “We’re going to Joe’s Stone Crab, which is like our family tradition, and we’re going to see that Cirque du Soleil show tonight.”

There are times when he’ll do a little wagering.

“I like to play a little bit of blackjack. The Wheel of Fortune machine, when that wheel gets going, I start running around and having a good time with that. I always lose money on that, but I kind of have fun doing that as well. I never go into it thinking I’m going to make too much.”

Like Rodgers, Aussie Cam Davis is keeping his focus on golf this week.

“Every year this has been played that I’ve been here, I’ve never gone to the strip,” he said. “I enjoy my sleep too much. I’m not going down there. If I was back here outside of the tournament, I might explore, but this is a work week, and I’ve got to make sure I keep my head in the game.”