ENDICOTT, N.Y., July 16 (UPI) -- Jonathan Byrd shot a seven-under 65 Friday to take a one-shot lead at the halfway point of the B.C. Open.
Byrd was at 12-under 132 for 36 holes
John Morgan of England, who lost a playoff last week that cost him a chance to play in the British Open, shared second place with Sweden's Daniel Chopra. Morgan shot a 68 Friday and Chopra a 65.
Todd Fischer, Chris Smith, Roland Thatcher and Neal Lancaster were tied for fourth at 134.
Morgan had won only $10,000 on the PGA Tour prior to last week's second-place finish and a good showing this week -- even if he does not win -- will wrap up his tour card through the 2005 season.
"Something has been brewing for a couple of months," said Morgan. "Something is clicking and we'll see what happens. I'm very patient out there and staying with the game plan."
