MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Mackenzie Hughes of Canada shot a 2-under 69 in windy situations Friday for a share of the second-round lead with Cristobal Del Solar of Chile within the Myrtle Seaside Traditional.
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 spot going into the weekend,” Hughes mentioned. “There is a bunch of men there with an opportunity. Nothing adjustments tomorrow. Simply maintain doing my factor and see the place it places me.”
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, taking part in good golf, feeling extra snug,” Del Photo voltaic mentioned. “Comfortable 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 area 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).
