Snedeker builds three-stroke lead at Safeway Open

Napa, California: Brandt Snedeker fired a seven-under-par 65 on Friday to surge to a three-stroke lead after two rounds of the Safeway Open in Napa, California. Snedeker, who was forced to be a spectator of the season-ending Tour Championship as well as last week’s Ryder Cup, made eight birdies on the day which included his last two holes. He sits at 13-under at the PGA Tour’s season-opening event, three clear of Phil Mickelson, Ryan Moore and Michael Thompson. Snedeker was ignited by playing alongside 59-year-old Fred Couples who also shot a 65. “It’s always fun to play with Freddy” Snedeker told reporters. “I don’t get to see him enough.”