Overview

• Colombian golfer Camilo Villegas ended Friday with a two-shot lead at the World Wide Technology Championship, finishing with an 8-under 64. He birdied his last three holes, pushing him ahead of a competitive field at the wind-free El Cardonal course at Diamante, Mexico.
• With only three tournaments left, Villegas is looking to secure his PGA Tour card, currently standing at No. 223 in the FedEx Cup rankings. A win would offer a two-year exemption, as well as entry to the Masters and the PGA Championship.
• Kramer Hickok, trailing Villegas closely, has been performing strongly and has played bogey-free over 36 holes. He spent over six hours familiarizing himself with the nuances of the El Cardonal course before the tournament started.
• Hickok, who has yet to win his first PGA Tour title, is also in danger of losing his card with a ranking of No. 144 in the FedEx Cup standings. A strong performance in this tournament will be critical for his career.
• Jeffery Kang, a surprising contender, secured qualification for this tournament and is hopeful about a big payoff. This is Kang's first cut on the PGA Tour and he has previously played in nine different tours, primarily in Canada and Asia.