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Bernhard Langer Takes 2-Shot Lead in SAS Championship

CARY, N.C. — Bernhard Langer shot a 7-under 65 in windy conditions Friday to take a two-stroke lead in the Champions Tour's SAS Championship.

The 58-year-old German star had seven birdies in a bogey-free round at Prestonwood Country Club. He won the Senior Players Championship in June for his 24th victory on the 50-and-over tour.

"It was great not to make any bogeys because there's lots of opportunities to make bogeys," said Langer, the 2012 winner at Prestonwood. "I got off to a nice start with two birdies right away. I played some solid golf, hit a lot of fairways, hit a lot of greens and gave myself some opportunities.