Canada’s Hughes jumps 30 spots, Scotland’s MacIntyre takes 2nd-round lead at Canadian Open
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Mackenzie Hughes of nearby Dundas, Ont., fired a 6-under 64 to rocket 30 spots up the leaderboard into a tie with Skinns and others in the second round of the RBC Canadian Open.
He’s at 10-under overall to sit three shots clear of the pack with the afternoon wave starting to play.
First-round leader David Skinns of England had a 1-over 71 round to drop back into a tie for second at 7 under.
WATCH | Canada’s Hughes cards 2 eagles, shoots 64 in 2nd round of RBC Canadian Open:
Mackenzie Hughes, who was born in Hamilton, Ont., and grew up in nearby Dundas, Ont., carded two eagles to shoot a 64 during the second round of the RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Ancaster, Ont.
The projected cutline is at even-par 70.
Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace will be performing on the grounds at Hamilton Golf and Country Club after the second round is complete.
Hughes 1 of 28 Canadians in tournament
Amateurs Jacob Cicoyne of Calgary, Justin Matthews of Little Britain, Ont., and Ashton McCulloch of Kingston, Ont., will also play in the event.
