Snedeker holds onto Buik lead

PGA Tour rookie Brandt Snedeker proved he was not a one-day wonder with a two-under par 70 on the second day of the Buick Invitational to take a three-stroke lead over fellow American Charles Howell.

Following his record-equalling first round 11-under par 61 on the North course at Torrey Pines, Snedeker switched to the far tougher South and added two birdies through six holes.