Tim Clark, Dean Wilson leading at Canadian Open

Associated Press

TORONTO

Tim Clark shot a bogey-free 6-under 64 on Friday for a share of the second-round lead with Dean Wilson in the Canadian Open in another low-scoring day at straight-hitter friendly St. George’s.

Wilson had his second straight 65 to match Clark, The Players Championship winner in May, at 10-under 130 on the hilly, tree-lined course.

“I certainly didn’t expect to be scoring like that around this course,” Clark said. “I felt like it was going to be pretty tough. I’ve been able to drive it really well. ... Driving the fairway is a huge key on the course and I’ve done that.”

Wilson closed with a 20-foot par putt on the par-4 18th after missing the fairway.

“That was a nice way to finish off the day,” said Wilson, the 2006 International champion. “You can’t ask for a better position.”

Brent Delahoussaye and Steve Wheatcroft were a stroke back. Delahoussaye had a 69 a day after matching the Canadian Open record with a 62.

“It’s tough to follow up an 8-under-par round,” Delahoussaye said. “So, I figured anything under par today would be great for me. I’m pleased with the round.”

Wheatcroft shot a 66. J.J. Henry (65), Rob Grube (66), Hunter Mahan (67) and Brock Mackenzie (68) were at 8 under, and Tim Herron (63) and defending champion Nathan Green (65) topped the group at 7 under.

Kevin Sutherland had the best round of the day, matching the tournament record with a career-best 62 to reach 5 under.

Sutherland took advantage of soft, receptive greens and calm early conditions after rain delayed the start for two hours.