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Canada's Anderson has late surge to the top of RBC Canadian Open leaderboard
Anderson matched Sahith Theegala with a 6-under 64 as soft morning conditions helped produce a six-way tie at the top.
Matthew Anderson of Mississauga, Ont., fired a 6-under 64 on Thursday to tie for the lead at the RBC Canadian Open, then backed it up Friday at TPC Toronto to remain in contention.
Entering this week's tournament, Anderson had missed five consecutive cuts on the second-tier Korn Ferry Tour, though the 26-year-old remained confident his game was trending toward a breakthrough.
During Friday's round at the signature 'The Rink' hole, fans stood and sang O Canada before roaring approval as Anderson donned a Toronto Blue Jays jersey before teeing off.
Ten of the 21 Canadians in the field made the 2-under cut, with Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont., also advancing alongside Anderson as they head into the weekend.
Pendrith expressed optimism about Canadian support heading into the weekend, while the North Course's softened greens from morning rainfall may create scoring opportunities for the field.