SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Brandt Jobe shot a 5-under 66 on Thursday to increase his lead to two strokes in the Champions Tour qualifying tournament.
Jobe, a six-time winner on the Japan Golf Tour, had an 16-under 199 total on TPC Scottsdale's Champions Course. Mike Grob was second after a 66.
The top-five finishers Friday will earn fully exempt status, and the next seven will be conditionally exempt. The top 30 finishers and ties will be eligible to compete for spots in open qualifiers.
Jose Coceres, Willie Wood and Gibby Gilbert III were tied for third at 13 under.