MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Mackenzie Hughes of Canada shot a 2-under 69 in windy circumstances Friday for a share of the second-round lead with Cristobal Del Photo voltaic of Chile within the Myrtle Seaside Basic.
A stroke forward after a gap 63, Hughes had 4 birdies and two bogeys in his afternoon spherical on the Dunes Golf and Seaside Membership.
“I am in a great place going into the weekend,” Hughes stated. “There is a bunch of fellows there with an opportunity. Nothing adjustments tomorrow. Simply hold doing my factor and see the place it places me.”
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Del Photo voltaic rebounded from a bogey on the par-4 eighth with a closing birdie on the par-3 ninth. He shot a 67 within the afternoon to affix Hughes at 10-under 132.
“I have been placing within the work, enjoying good golf, feeling extra comfy,” Del Photo voltaic stated. “Completely satisfied to be the place I’m.”
The winner of the PGA Tour occasion — held reverse a signature occasion on the Truist Championship this week — will get a spot within the PGA Championship if not already eligible. Hughes, a two-time tour winner, already is within the discipline subsequent week at Quail Hole.
Nick Watney, the 44-year-old participant who hasn’t gained in 13 years, was a stroke again after a 67. Danny Walker (67) additionally was a shot again, together with Harry Higgs (66), Will Chandler (69) and Davis Shore (66).
