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Russell Henley takes over the lead in strong rookie showing

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Russell Henley drives off the first tee during the second round of the Sony Open golf tournament, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) (The Associated Press)

Scott Langley drives off the first tee during the second round of the Sony Open golf tournament on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) (The Associated Press)

Two days into his PGA Tour career, Russell Henley was on his way to breaking a record.

Henley had another 7-under 63 on Friday in the Sony Open and wound up with a two-shot lead over fellow rookie Scott Langley among early starters in the second round. He was at 14-under 126, which breaks by two shots the 36-hole record at this tournament.

In the first full-field event of the season, the two rookies are leading the way.

Langley finished with three straight birdies for a 66, a solid effort after opening with a 62. Depending on afternoon play, they would play together a third straight day, this time as the final group. They first were linked as low amateurs in the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach.