Local boy Rocco Mediate took advantage of his course knowledge to grab a share of the second round clubhouse lead at the $3.3 million Pennsylvania Classic yesterday.

Mediate shot a four-under-par 68 on a day when only half the field completed the second round as a result of a rain delay.

When play was halted in fading light, Mediate was tied for the lead on 137 with fellow American Steve Flesh who had completed ten holes.

Australian Steve Elkington ( 10 holes) and Zimbabwean Nick Price ( seven holes) were equal third at six under.

Although Mediate, 38, now lives in Florida he was born and raised in nearby Greensburg, where he is staying this week with his parents.

The second round will be completed early today and the third round will start soon afterwards.