A number of Waves went very low during round 2 at the Torrey Pines North Course, setting up what should be a a very competitive finish. RJ Manke was excellent for the second straight round, and his 11-under 133 has given him a one-stroke lead. Five teammates are within four shots.
Joshua McCarthy is just one shot behind as he goes for a second straight title. Cody McManus had his best round of the season by far, an 8-under 64, to move him up to third place. William Mouw, Derek Hitchner and Sahith Theegala are also within striking distance.
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Leaderboard: 1. RJ Manke 133 (66-67); 2. Joshua McCarthy 134 (68-66); 3. Cody McManus 135 (71-64); 4. William Mouw 136 (70-66); T5. Derek Hitchner 137 (72-65); T5. Sahith Theegala 137 (67-70); 7. Andrew Putnam 140 (72-68); 8. Roy Cootes 141 (70-71); 9. Josh Anderson 142 (71-71); 10. Johnny Mac Arthur 144 (74-70); 11. Joe Highsmith 146 (73-73); T12. Clay Feagler 147 (75-72); T12. Kevin DeHuff 147 (74-73); T12. Frederick Wedel 147 (73-74); 15. Joey Vrzich 150 (76-74); 16. Austin Murphy 153 (78-75).
- Manke had seven birdies and two bogeys for a 5-under 67. He won the opener at Sherwood and is going for his second title.
- McCarthy was 1-over after eight holes, than recorded seven birdies over the final 10 holes for a 6-under 66.
- McManus had eight birdies and zero miscues. He had five birdies in a six-hole stretch on the back nine.
- Hitchner (7-under 65) and Mouw (6-under 66) also had great rounds. Hitchner played a bogey-free round.
- Mouw had a pair of eagles. There were several others on the day by Murphy, Feagler, Vrzich, Putnam and Hitchner.
- The course played a full two strokes easier than the round before, going from an average of 71.9 to 69.9.
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