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Adam Scott celebrates day in his honor by taking 2-stroke lead at Australian PGA

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In this photo released by OneAsia, Adam Scott of Australia plays a shot during the second round of the Australian PGA Championship at the RACV Royal Pines Resort golf club on Australia’s Gold Coast Friday, Nov. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/OneAsia, Khalid Redza) NO LICENSING (The Associated Press)

In this photo released by OneAsia, Rickie Fowler of the United States tees off during the first round of the Australian PGA Championship at the RACV Royal Pines Resort golf club on Australia’s Gold Coast Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/OneAsia, Khalid Redza) NO LICENSING (The Associated Press)

Adam Scott took advantage of easier morning conditions Friday to shoot a 4-under-par 67 and take a two-stroke lead after two rounds of the Australian PGA championship.

Scott was at 10-under 132, while fellow Australian David McKenzie was in second after a 69 at Royal Pines.

American Rickie Fowler, who began the day with a two-stroke lead, holed out with his approach on the first hole for an eagle, but things got progressively more difficult for him in swirling afternoon winds. He finished with a 72, tied for third, three strokes behind Scott.

Scott was honored Friday with "Green Day" as spectators and many fellow players wore something green to commemorate Scott's playoff victory at the Masters in April; the first Australian to win the green jacket.