Watson takes one-shot 36-hole lead at The Barclays


  • Golf
  • Saturday, 29 Aug 2015

Aug 28, 2015; Edison, NJ, USA; Bubba Watson tees off at the 7th hole during the second round of The Barclays at Plainfield Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Eric Sucar-USA TODAY Sports

EDISON, New Jersey (Reuters) - Two-times Masters champion Bubba Watson rolled in a 12-foot birdie putt at the last to claim a one-stroke lead after 36 holes of The Barclays on Friday, the opening event of the FedExCup playoffs.

Watson snapped a five-way tie for the lead with the birdie that gave him a two-under-par 68 at Plainfield Country Club for a seven-under 133 total.

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