An inform Peter Fowler is tied for the lead at the halfway mark of the US Senior Open at Del Paso Country Club in Sacramento, Calif.

Fowler opened his round in solid fashion with back-to-back birdies on the first two holes before going on to produce a further five to end the day on 4-under 66 and a tied lead with Americans Jeff Maggert and Tom Watson.

"It was nice to get off to a good start," said Fowler.

"I’ve been really happy with my game. Best I’ve putted for 20 years. I’ve got a new putter, and it’s nicely balanced, and it’s suited me."

"It’s a tough golf course. I don’t think anybody is going to go super low here. There’s only one reachable par 5, and that’s the 1st hole."

It’s been a big year for Fowler on the European Seniors tour with three victories so far this year including the ISPA Handa PGA Seniors Championship, which he secured only two weeks ago.

Also in the hunt at the US Senior Open is Peter Senior who is three shots off the lead after firing a 1-under 69 round two and T13 going into tomorrows third round.