Matteson’s two-shot lead could prove crucial

Published on 14/07/2012 02:03

Troy Matteson remained at the top of the John Deere Classic leaderboard after carding a second round 68.

The American had gone round in a phenomenal career best-equalling ten under par on Thursday and, although he did not get close to matching that, he has a two-shot advantage over compatriot JJ Henry and England’s Gary Christian.

Matteson picked up birdies on the first two holes as well as the tenth and 14th before bogeying the par-4 15th to go back to 13 under par overall.

Henry had a fine seven-under-par 64, which featured five birdies in his last eight holes. Christian levelled with a 66.