Hearn, 1 back, in search of breakthrough victory

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. – The Fourth of July could very well turn into a Canadian celebration this weekend at The Greenbrier Classic.

David Hearn hails from north of the border, and the Ontario native played his way into contention with a 6-under 64 Friday on the Old White TPC. At 8 under, he sits in a large tie for third place at the halfway point, one shot behind co-leaders Scott Langley and Jhonattan Vegas.

Hearn completed his second round in the afternoon wave and took advantage of soft conditions after early-morning rains.

“I feel like we probably got the better side of the draw,” Hearn said. “The guys that played this morning obviously had a tougher go. They had to play in the…