SYDNEY — Matt Jones used home-course advantage to shoot a 3-under 68 Friday and take the early clubhouse lead during the second round of the Australian Open.
Jones, who is a member at The Australian Golf Club, had a 36-hole total of 7-under 135 on a course that was playing easier after Thursday's brutal wind and heat when only 18 players broke par.
Adam Scott, who like defending champion Jordan Spieth opened with a 71, failed to take advantage of the easier conditions, shooting 73 to move further down the leaderboard. Scott is likely to be just inside the cut line.