Rory McIlroy, meanwhile, saw his second round disrupted, but recovered after the two-hour delay to make the cut by reaching four under just before play was cut short when darkness fell

In an interview with the media, the famous golfer pointed out that he was not impressed with the game, putting the emphasis on ball-striking.

World number one Scottie Scheffler hits a course record 62 to lead the Houston Open by one shot after the second round, with Rory McIlroy seven shots back.