Rose blooms in California
Newly-married Justin Rose was in fine form again on the second day of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic in California.
Switching from Bermuda Dunes to the La Quinta course the 26-year-old, who was married on December 15, followed up his opening 67 with a seven under par 65 and on 12 under was just a single stroke behind new leader Scott Verplank.
Rose had an early bogey, but sparked into life with an eagle on the long fifth and then birdied five of the next seven holes before finishing with another.
Australian Robert Allenby had led overnight after a nine under 63, but he could tag on only a 70 at PGA West and was 11 under.
Londoner Brian Davis leapt into the top 20 with a closing 12-foot eagle putt for a 68 and seven-under aggregate on the Country Club lay-out.
Phil Mickelson was only one shot further back with five to play at PGA West. His round included an eagle on the long 18th, his ninth.
Ian Poulter managed only a 72 at La Quinta to remain four under and Greg Owen was still down near the rear of the field on three over after the same score at PGA West.
