Day grabs lead at Wells Fargo

AUSTRALIA’S Jason Day, chasing his first US PGA title in four years, seized a threestroke lead after Saturday’s rain-soaked second round of the Wells Fargo Championship in North Carolina.

Day fired a three-under 67 to stand on 10-under 130 for 36 holes as more than half an inch of rain fell at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, with more rain predicted all weekend.

The 34-year-old Aussie made five birdies against two bogeys to finish three ahead of American Max Homa, who shot 66. Americans Luke List, Kurt Kitayama, Denny McCarthy and James Hahn shared third on 134.

“It’s nice to be back in the mix, nice to be leading,” said Day, ranked 127th, who could win the title on the first Mother’s Day since his mother, Adenil Day, died of cancer in March at age 65.