Jones' 68 gives him early 2nd-round lead at Australian Open
SYDNEY (AP) Matt Jones used home-course advantage to shoot a 3-under 68 Friday and take the early clubhouse lead during the second round of the Australian Open.
Jones, who is a member at The Australian Golf Club, had a 36-hole total of 7-under 135 on a course that was playing easier after Thursday's brutal wind and heat when only 18 players broke par.
Adam Scott, who like defending champion Jordan Spieth opened with a 71, failed to take advantage of the easier conditions, shooting 73 to move further down the leaderboard. Scott is likely to be just inside the cut line.
Spieth, who had an afternoon start Friday, moved among the leaders with three birdies in his first eight holes.
Nicolas Colsaerts had the best round of the early groups, shooting 66.
