Willis takes clubhouse lead in Florida

Garrett Willis took the clubhouse lead midway through the second day at the Transitions Championship as Paul Casey struggled to maintain his good form.

Willis was four under par for his round today, highlighted by an eagle at the par-five fifth, and nine under overall to lead by one stroke from popular Spaniard Sergio Garcia, who is yet to drop a stroke.

He hit a second-round 66 on the par-71 course, while Justin Rose was one of the day’s big movers, with a round of six under taking him into a share of third.

Brandt Snedeker carded one of two rounds of 64 today to move into a tie for eighth on six under along with a clutch of players which included Casey.

The Englishman was one over for his round today with five holes to play, three shots off the lead having held a two-stroke advantage overnight.

Scotland’s Martin Laird was also six under.