Harris English enjoys a two shot lead at the halfway stage of the Farmers Insurance Open as Phil  Mickelson created an unwanted historical fact in missing a second  straight halfway cut in succession in 13 years.

English, a two-time PGA Tour winner, posted three birdies on each nine, in rounds of 68 and 67 to move to 10-under par and two shots clear of fellow American Nick Watney who signed for scores of 71 and 65.

However a day after Tiger Woods withdrew with further back injury and the news on day two was Mickelson crashing out of the event with scores of 74 and 72 for a two over par tally.

The result was a big disappointment for Mickelson who lives in San Diego while he was looking to make up for last year after injury forced him out of the event.

Phil Mickelson misses two cuts in succession and a first for 13 years. (Photo – www.golffile.ie)