Golf Channel · May 12, 2023
Ernie Els takes Regions Tradition lead with 66; Steve Stricker two back
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Ernie Els birdied the final two holes to cap off a 6-under 66 and take a one-stroke lead over Paul Broadhurst on Friday in the second round of the Regions Tradition, the first of five PGA Tour Champions majors.
Els birdied three of the final four holes, marred by his lone bogey of the day on No. 16, to move to 10-under 134 on the Founders Course at Greystone. The World Golf Hall of Famer is seeking his fourth senior tour victory and second of the year.
Full-field scores from the Regions Tradition
A grinning Els mimicked sheathing a sword with his club after his final putt, the familiar celebration of playing partner Miguel Angel Jimenez, who was four shots back after a 68.