Golf: Lee and Wilkinson well placed in Texas

New Zealand golfers Danny Lee and Tim Wilkinson are well placed after two rounds of the latest PGA Tour event at the Byron Nelson Golf Championship in Texas.

Danny Lee was the first to finish, carding three-under par thanks to five birdies and two bogeys, finishing on four under for the tournament.

Tim Wilkinson also carded three under to be four under for the tournament. Wilkinson says his round was okay, but it could have been better.

He says he missed a few putts on the back nine which would have put him closer to the lead, but it is good to finally make the cut.

Consecutive birdies on the 15th and 16th holes gave him a late boost.

South African Rory Sabbatini and American John Mallinger are tied for the lead at eight-under.

- NEWSTALK ZB