Smyth takes a big step to retain his Taiwan crown

Taipei: Defending champion Travis Smyth took the second-round lead in the Yeangder TPC yesterday, putting himself two rounds away from becoming the first player to successfully retain the trophy.

After Thursday’s seven-under-par 65, he joyfully said: “This golf course loves me, and I love it!”, and he backed that up yesterday with a 67 at Linkou International Golf and Country Club.

He led…