Close Race At Jane Rogers

American Ryan Thornberry will take a one-shot lead into the weekend at the Canadian Tour’s ClubLink Jane Rogers Championship near Milton, Ont.

The native of Ceres, Calif., backed up his opening-day 67 with a three-under 68 Friday to take the lead at the halfway mark with a seven-under 135. Fellow American Tom Glissmeyer (68) is one shot back, while Michael Jensen (71) is at five-under.

Overnight leader Andrew Parr of London, Ont. (73) and freshman standout Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C. (69) are tied for fourth, three shots back.

Rod Spittle of Niagara Falls, Ont., playing on a sponsor’s exemption, is at three under, while 2009 NCAA champion Matt Hill of Forest, Ont. sits at one over par.

On the par five 10th, his opening hole of the morning, Thornberry knocked a wedge to three feet before cashing in the birdie putt. 

The 26-year-old made the turn at three under before giving one back on the par four first hole. On the par three sixth, Thornberry hit a seven iron to eight feet to set up another birdie and get to the top of the leaderboard.

The greens at Greystone Golf Club once again lived up to their reputation.

“There’s a lot of undulation and speed on these greens and any time you put those two together, you’d better be paying attention,” said Thornberry. “I played pretty steady all around and didn’t put myself in a lot of trouble. You’re not going to hit all 18 greens out here. You just have to deal with what the course gives you.”

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