Viktor Hovland separates from pack for Arnold Palmer lead
over 3 years in irish sun
Rising Norwegian star Viktor Hovland used his hot putter to ring up seven birdies Friday and take the second-round lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando, Fla.
Hovland's 6-under-par 66 moved him to 9-under 135 for the tournament, good for a two-shot lead over Talor Gooch, England's Tyrrell Hatton and Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy.
Billy Horschel (71 on Friday) is alone in fifth place at 6 under, and no one