Starting with a horrible drive that he turned into a birdie, Henley ran off six birdies over his last 10 holes and leads Brendon de Jonge by one shot among the early starters in the second round at Sea Island Golf Club.
Henley hasn't played since the Tour Championship. That didn't affect his putting, and Henley already has a reputation as one of the top players on the greens. He one-putted 10 greens on the Seaside course.
Henley was at 9-under 131.
Defending champion Chris Kirk atoned for a double bogey on this opening hole for a 67. He was four shots behind. Former Murray State golfer Patrick Newsome shot a 71 on Friday but missed the cut with a two-day total of 146.
