Friday, 29 March 2013

Wheatcroft leads in Houston, McIlroy and Mickelson make cut (Reuters)

Steve Wheatcroft of the U.S. hits out of the sand trap on the 17th hole during second round play at the Canadian Open Golf tournament at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Toronto July 23, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Cassese

(Reuters) - Unheralded American Steve Wheatcroft carded another five-under-par 67 to take a one-shot lead after the second round of the Houston Open on Friday, while major winners Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson fought hard to just make the cut at Redstone Golf Club. The 35-year-old Wheatcroft only earned a start for the event through Monday qualifying but now sits at 10-under, holding the 36 hole lead over fellow Americans Jason Kokrak (69) and D.A. Points (71) who are tied second at nine-under. ...




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