Scottsdale: England’s Greg Owen fired a six-under 64 to grab a share of the lead after the second round of the $5mn PGA Frys.com Open on Friday.
Owen moved to an 11-under 129 total and is tied with Rickie Fowler who also shot 64 at the Grayhawk Golf Club.
American Justin Leonard is in sole possession of third at minus-10 after another 64.
With the season winding down, many of the players are trying to do well here in order to finish in the top 125 and keep their PGA Tour card. Owen came out quickly posting birdies on five of his first six holes. He made a pair of 15-foot birdies putts on No. 2 ad 3 and then back-to-back birdies on five and six.
Owen birdied No. 14, then holed a sand-wedge from 104 yards to post an eagle at 15. He parred his final three holes for his first share of a second-round lead on the PGA Tour.
“I’ve actually played really, really well,” said Owen. “Winning on the PGA Tour would mean a lot. I had my chance at Bay Hill, which, you know.” Fowler is seeking to become the first player since Ryan Moore to qualify for the tour based on earnings in sponsor’s exemptions and without going to qualifying School.
Moore shot five-under 65 and is tied for fourth place with first-round leader Nick O’Hern. Australia’s O’Hern shot 68 in the second round to reach nine-under 131. - AFP |
