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Matt Kuchar didn't have his best day on the course. He didn't relinquish his hold on first place at the Genesis Open, either. After shooting seven under par Thursday, Kuchar (-9) finished the second round with a 69, navigating a course that troubled even the most veteran golfers Friday.
Only Adam Scott (64) shot better than a 66 on Friday, jumping 61 spots into a tie for fourth place at seven under. After Thursday's 72, it's a considerable improvement for Scott, who sank two birdies on the front nine before catching fire and sinking another five on the back stretch.