Scott builds on fast start to lead in Texas

By Art Stricklin

IRVING, Texas (Reuters) - Adam Scott fired four consecutive birdies to start his second round as the Australian forged a one-stroke lead at the Byron Nelson Championship on Friday.

Seeking his first win of the 2008 season, the world number 10 fired a three-under-par 67 for a five-under total of 135 in calm, sunny conditions at the TPC Las Colinas course.

Scott holds the narrowest of advantages over fellow Australians Mark Hensby (67), Mathew Goggin (69) and American Scott McCarron (66) in a tie for second.

"I feel like I've been playing good but it's just a matter of putting four days together," Scott told reporters.

"I think I should be winning more but it's not easy to win out here. It's nothing like people think."

Scott, who began his round at the 10th hole, followed his four-birdie start with a bogey five at the 14th.

He picked up another stroke at the fourth before bogeying his penultimate hole.

"That's why I came back (from Australia) because I was playing well and didn't want to waste it," Scott said of his stellar early play.