Veteran Waikato golfer Steven Alker's got a one-shot lead over American Steve Stricker, at the halfway mark of the latest Champions Tour event in Ohio

Over on the European Tour, Ryan Fox is six strokes back in a tie for 24th after two rounds of the Scottish Open, with compatriot Daniel Hillier scraping in above the cut line.

The second round of the LPGA's Evian Championship major has been cut short due to rain - Lydia Ko's eight shots off the pace on her back nine, at four-under overall... two over today.

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