Golf: Furyk, Mickelson share Pebble Beach lead

0 Comments | AFP, February, 2007

PEBBLE BEACH, California (AFP) — Jim Furyk has fired a bogey-free seven-under par 65 at Poppy Hills to match fellow American Phil Mickelson for the lead after two rounds of the US PGA Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Reigning Masters champion Mickelson, who fired a 67 at Pebble Beach, matched Furyk on 12-under par 132 to stand three strokes ahead of their nearest rivals after 36 holes in the 5.5 million-dollar event being played upon three courses.

Spyglass Hill, considered the hardest of the trio, awaits both co-leaders on Saturday, with the cut not coming until after 54 holes at an event known for hijinks by celebrities playing alongside tour stalwarts.

Americans John Mallinger and Kevin Sutherland shared third on 135, Sutherland after firing a 63 at Spyglass that...