Snedeker builds three strokes lead

Brandt Snedeker fired a seven-under-par 65 on Friday to surge to a three-stroke lead after two rounds of the Safeway Open in Napa, California.

Snedeker, who was forced to be a spectator of the seasonending Tour Championship as well as last week’s Ryder Cup, made eight birdies on the day which included his last two holes. He sits at 13-under at the PGA Tour’s season-opening event, three clear of Phil Mickelson, Ryan Moore and Michael Thompson. Snedeker was ignited by playing alongside Fred Couples who also shot a 65.