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Rahm and Stenson share the lead at Hero World Challenge

Tiger Woods hit 69 on the second day in the Bahamas
Tiger Woods hit 69 on the second day in the Bahamas

Jon Rahm and Henrik Stenson take a one-shot lead into the third round of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.

After a disappointing opening round of 72, Spaniard Rahm hit nine birdies in the best round of the day to move to 10 under par.

Sweden's Stenson followed up an opening round of 68 with a 66 that included seven birdies and a bogey.

Overnight leaders Patrick Reed and Patrick Cantlay had mixed fortunes on the second day.

Cantlay is a shot behind the European pair after signing for a 70 while Reed dropped down the leaderboard following a round of 77 that included three bogeys and a double bogey.

Dustin Johnson moved to within a shot of the leaders with a round of 67 while Tony Finau carded a 64 to complete the top five.

Tiger Woods got back under par with a three-under 69 following his one-over 73 in the opening round. The former world number one will start the third round eight shots off the lead.

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