DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Matt Wallace took his shots on time and took the lead at the World Tour Championship.
The 28-year-old Englishman, who was fined 3,000 pounds ($3,800) for slow play in the first round, shot a 7-under 65 Friday for a one-stroke lead over Danny Willett (67), Jordan Smith (68) and Adrian Otaegui (68). Wallace was at 11-under 133 overall in the season-ending championship of the European Tour.
''I've expected higher from myself and that's just killed me,'' Wallace said. ''So, I'm playing with freedom now and trying to place myself as high as I possibly can come the back nine holes on Sunday.