BIRMINGHAM, England – Overnight leader Sebastian Garcia Rodriguez held off a spirited challenge from Sam Horsfield to retain a share of the lead at the Hero Open on Friday at the halfway mark of the European Tour's latest stop in England.
After setting a course record 10-under 62 in the opening round at the Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel and Country Club, Garcia Rodriguez cooled somewhat in the second with a 3-under 69 that included birdies on the last two holes.
"The key yesterday was the putter, today it was difficult with the irons to get it pin high because it was so windy, but I'm so happy with my round today," said Garcia Rodriguez.