BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – That 4:30 a.m. wakeup call didn't slow down Steve Stricker.
Stricker completed a 4-under 68 in the delayed first round and shot a season-best 64 in the second round Friday to take a two-stroke lead in the Regions Tradition, the first of five PGA Tour Champions majors.
Stricker, a three-time winner on the 50-and-over tour after winning 12 times on the PGA Tour, had five holes left Thursday when play was suspended because of storms.
David Toms was second after his second bogey-free 67 on Greystone's Founders Course.
Most players had to finish the first round in the morning after bad weather halted play at midday Thursday, leading to the early start.