Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth both have to win at the Byron Nelson tournament, disputed in their corner of the country.
Playing in the company of his friend, also a resident of Dallas and also an old Longhorn, Scheffler brought back a 63 card to reach less than 18, for a head of six strokes in mind.
This second round was marked by bad weather. Almost half of the players could not finish their round. The reason: a period of six hours due to a thunderstorm at TPC Craig Ranch, in the suburbs of Dallas.
When the game was stopped by the darkness, Scheffler led six strokes in front of Sam Stevens (65).
“This tournament is very important to me,” said Scheffler, who made his debut at the PGA at Byron Nelson from 2014. “It’s going to be very pleasant to have a chance to win here. »»
Ricky Castillo was -11 after a 66, a blow in front of Jhonattan Vegas (69), who also played with the University of Texas.
-Starting his round on the second new, Scheffler obtained eight normal, then he deserved an eagle. He added six birds to his last nine holes.
Stevens raised four birds to his last six holes. 28 -year -old in search of his first PGA victory, he finished second at the Omnium Farmers Insurance, in January.
“There are a lot of Oiselets and a lot of golf opportunities to play, so I have to stay focused,” said Stevens. And if I find myself in the race with nine holes to play, I will have experienced to bring myself back to mind. »»
Spieth has scored a 67 and is 26th, within six.
Canadian Mackenzie Hughes is also less than six; He only played five holes on Friday.
The title holder is his compatriot Taylor Pendrith, at risk of missing qualification after a 71, for less than four.
