Golf: Shilton pleased to be second at halfway point

Brad Shilton of New Zealand plays a shot on the 18th hole during the New Zealand Open. Photo / Getty Images

Brad Shilton's declaring himself pleased with where he sits at the halfway stage of the Victorian PGA Championship at Huntingdale.

The Kiwi has slipped out of the lead, now two back alone in second at 10 under behind pacesetter David McKenzie.

Shilton says his two-under 70 was up and down.

He says he would have been happy with his two under at the start of the day.

Mark Brown is the next best Kiwi at six under in a tie for seventh.