Rico Hoey faced tough challenges at the Pete Dye Stadium course, faltering with a two-over 74 on moving day and dropping from a share of the lead to 17th place in The American Express, now led by Sepp Straka in California on Saturday (Sunday Manila time).

Charley Hoffman and Rico Hoey both shot a 9-under 63 on the Nicklaus Tournament Course to share the lead Friday after two rounds at The American Express

Filipino-American golfer Rico Hoey hit a career-best 10 birdies to grab the joint lead in the second round of The American Express, Friday at the Nicklaus Tournament Course in La Quinta, California.