Harris English builds two-shot cushion on crowded leaderboard in Hawaii

Harris English at the 17th hole during the first round of the Sentry Tournament Of Champions

American Harris English fired a round of 67 to stride out to a two-stroke lead at the halfway mark of the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii on Friday.

Teeing off with a share of the lead with compatriot Justin Thomas after both shot first-round 65s, English turned in a faultless display, collecting three birdies on both nines to end the day at 14 under par.