SECOND ROUND LEADERBOARD US unless stated -10 R Sabbatini (SA) -6 C Barlow, T Levet (Fra) -5 T Lehman, T Immelman (SA), B Estes, J Schultz, L Westwood (GB), T Clark (SA), D Wilson Selected others: -4 J Rose (GB) -3 L Donald (GB) -2 P McGinley (Irl), G Owen (GB) Level E Els (SA) +1 T Woods Missed cut: G McDowell (GB) B Davis (GB)

Sabbatini notched five birdies in a row on his way to a sparkling six-under-par 65 to finish on 10 under.

Frenchman Thomas Levet fired a second 68 for a share of second alongside American Craig Barlow, who carded a 69.

Woods bogeyed his last two holes for a 74 to finish right on the cut line of one-over 143 while Els ended level par.

A group of seven golfers including England's Lee Westwood - who posted a superb 66 despite playing most of his round in the rain - share fourth place, five shots behind Sabbatini.

It's been a while since I got caught out like that Tiger Woods

Justin Rose, who shared the lead after a first-round 64, is among a group of nine a further shot back after a disappointing 74.

Woods, who won his first two tournaments of the year, did not have an umbrella in his bag when a rainstorm blew across the course midway through the afternoon.

"It's been a while since I got caught out like that," he said. "I'm pretty cold right now. It was a little wet and a little cold coming in.

"I drove it great but I hit my irons terrible, and I had a hard time on the greens."

Els was also disappointed, despite maintaining his run of 24 consecutive cuts on the PGA Tour.

"I had no energy this morning and it was a little ugly out there," he said after a 72.

Sabbatini has been in prime form this season with five top-20 finishes, included two runner-up places.

"I've been playing nicely, managing to get the ball close to the hole and making the most of my opportunities," said the Texas-based professional.