Xander Schauffele built up a four-stroke lead after two rounds of the Wells Fargo Championship by posting a four-under 67 on Friday at Quail Hollow.
The World No 4 started the day with a three-shot cushion and went out to produce a five-birdie round to get to 11-under 131. He finished his round with his only bogey of the day after missing the 18th green in regulation and lipping out a 14-foot would-be par save. Rory McIlroy and Jason Day are the closest to Schauffele, tied at seven under.
The sixth signature event of the season comes with a $20m purse while also serving as PGA Tour players' final tune-up before next week's PGA Championship. There is no 36-hole cut. Watch Rory McIlroy in action at the Wells Fargo Championship and the PGA Championship this month live on Sky Sports. Live coverage continues from Quail Hollow on Saturday from 6pm. Stream the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, majors and more with NOW.
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