Power in OHL Classic contention

Seamus Power has continued his good start to life on the PGA Tour as the Waterford man fired a second round 66 to lie just five shots off the pace at the halfway stage of the OHL Classic.

Although the 29-year-old narrowly missed the cut on his first start at the Safeway Open a month ago, finishes of 29th and 57th in his last two outings has built his confidence and Power sits tied-11th heading into the weekend at the El Camaleon Golf Club in the resort of Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Birdies at the first, second, fifth, sixth and seventh left him in great shape at the turn but another two birdies on the back nine were cancelled out by a pair of bogeys at 12 and 15 to leave him just out the top 10.

American Gary Woodland leads the way after shooting a six-under 65, a flawless round which saw the big-hitter sink six birdies to lead the field by one stroke on -13.

Former U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson sits just behind the leader in second after also signing for 65, with compatriot Scott Piercy a further shot adrift at on 11-under after matching Power's round of 66.

Overnight leader Chris Kirk, who stormed into the lead after hitting a stunning 63 in the first round, fell back to a tie for fourth after a 70 on Friday.

Graeme McDowell, who is defending the title he won here last year, needs a huge weekend to have any chance of a high-placed finish after a 75 saw him make the cut with nothing to spare.

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