Andrew Novak carded a seven-under 65 to take a one-shot lead heading into the weekend at the PGA Tour's season-ending RSM Classic.

Novak, who has not completed since the Tour Championship three months ago, followed his opening-round 61 to reach the halfway point at 16-under.

Michael Thorbjornsen and Patrick Rodgers sit a shot behind Novak on 15-under, with Sami Valimaki and Greyson Sigg a further shot behind.

With only the top 100 in the FedExCup retaining full status next season, the drama from round two unfolded at the cut line.

Beau Hossler, ranked No 103, needed to survive. He chipped close for birdie on the par‑five eighth and scrambled from a bunker on the ninth to card 67 to make the cut on seven-under.

The same could not be said of several notable names, as former Open champio

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