Superb Scheffler storms into six-shot Byron Nelson lead

Scottie Scheffler carded a stellar round of 63 on Friday to take a six-shot lead after the second day of The CJ Cup Byron Nelson.

After starting at the 10th, the world No 1 got his day going with a superb eagle on the par-five 18th and added six birdies on the front nine without dropping a shot.

The flawless performance followed up the American’s impressive opening-round 61 as he heads into the weekend atop the leaderboard on 18-under 124

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler holds an eight-shot advantage after two rounds of The CJ Cup Byron Nelson
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World No 1 Scheffler holds an six-shot advantage after two rounds of The CJ Cup Byron Nelson

Speaking after his round, Scheffler told pgatour.com: “Feeling good. I’ve had two nice days.

“Overall, very pleased with how I played. It’s great to be playing at home.

“This tournament means a lot to me, and it’s nice to be playing good golf as well.”

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Scheffler leads by six from compatriot Sam Stevens, with fellow American Ricky Castillo a shot further back.

The second round will continue on Saturday after significant weather delays meant 18 players were unable to even tee-off.

Watch day three of The CJ Cup Byron Nelson live on Sky Sports Golf, with early coverage starting at 1pm ahead of full coverage from 6pm on Saturday May 3. Get Sky Sports or stream with NOW.

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