Even Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin, who now plays mostly on the Seniors Tour, was one spot ahead of him.

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Vaughn Taylor is two more shots back, while seven players, including US Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin, are 10 under.

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Earlier this week, United States captain Corey Pavin suggested that Tiger Woods is not guaranteed an automatic place in his side.

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South Korea's Charlie Wi, Fijian Vijay Singh, and Americans Bill Lunde and Corey Pavin are a further shot back on nine under after two rounds.

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United States skipper Corey Pavin was keen for his players to get used to the inclement conditions, with rain forecast for Friday and Sunday, although Saturday could see some sunny intervals.

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Meanwhile, US captain Corey Pavin put world number one Tiger Woods alongside Hunter Mahan while Steve Stricker, who won all four matches alongside Woods in the Presidents Cup a year ago, joined Zach Johnson.

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If he fails to rise into the top eight, he would then have to rely on a wildcard pick from US captain Corey Pavin if he is to feature in the biennial event from 1-3 October.

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He toured part of the course on foot with John Jermine, chairman of Ryder Cup Wales, and chatted to Cup captains Colin Montgomerie and Corey Pavin, who broke off momentarily from their teams' second official practice day.

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Also at 11 under was American Kris Blanks, with countrymen Jeff Overton and Boo Weekley 10 under and US Ryder cup captain Corey Pavin at nine under alongside Swede Carl Pettersson, former Masters champion Zach Johnson and John Mallinger.

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