ESPN.com · Jun 25, 2021
Steve Stricker opens five-shot lead at Senior Players Championship
AKRON, Ohio -- Steve Stricker increased his lead to five strokes Friday in the Senior Players Championship, following an opening 7-under 63 with a 68 at breezy Firestone.
The 54-year-old U.S. Ryder Cup captain had a 9-under 131 total on the difficult South Course, playing bogey-free for the first two rounds.
"It was a little bit more of a grind today," Stricker said. "I didn't make a bogey, but I made a couple good saves for pars that kept the round going. Only two birdies. I didn't really capitalize on a couple of the good shots that I hit in there today."