Davis Love continued to salve his Ryder Cup disappointment when he carded a seven-under-par 65 yesterday to vault into a share of the second-round lead at the $1.2 million Buick Challenge in Mountain, Georgia.

"I'm playing the same way as last week. I'm just a little more relaxed," Love said after reeling off one eagle, six birdies and one bogey. Fellow American Sutton also shot 65 to join Love at 12-under 132.

Love lost all four of his matches as the United States were beaten by Europe in the Ryder Cup last week, but he said he had been able to put that shambles out of his mind. "I don't think about it while I'm playing," said Love, who earlier in the week admitted to having nightmares about the experience.

"Last week's over and done with, as unfortunate as it was. It's not affecting the way I'm playing."