Ryan Fox remains in contention at PGA Championship
Ryan Fox – in action this week – image courtesy of PGA of America
Ryan Fox has rebounded from a slow start to the second round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow with two late birdies, including a delightful approach to the last, to move within four of the lead held by Jhonattan Vegas.
Vegas, who produced a stunning finish on Thursday with five birdies in his last six holes, fell victim to the dangerous 18th hole today when, ahead by four shots, double bogeyed, opening the door for many golfers to move into genuine contention for the title.
Fox was amongst those when, after bogeys at his second and third holes, he fought back for a round of even par 71 to be at 4 under for the event and within striking distance of Vegas and just two shots out of second place.
His approach to the last off a stunning drive finished 2 feet from the hole, and the resultant birdie has the 38-year-old heading into the weekend with some nice momentum.
Fox shared 7th place when he finished his round and although he may drop a place when play finally draws to a close, he is nicely placed to improve further over the final two rounds.
Adam Scott and Cam Davis are the best of the Australians in the field, the pair tied in a share of 28th place at 2 under and six off the lead but only four out of second place.
Despite dropping three shots over his closing two holes, PGA Championship debutante Elvis Smylie has made the cut on the number, an impressive showing in his first involvement in a major championship in the US.
Min Woo Lee, Jason Day, Cam Smith and Karl Villips will have the weekend off to ponder thier efforts.
