WAIKOLOA — Red ink was a valuable commodity for the scorekeepers at the Kings’ Course Clubhouse on Friday, as low scores came in a torrid pace during the second round of the Amer Ari.
USC’s Rico Hoey led the way, turning in a tourney best round of 9-under par 63. The round was just a stroke off the tournament record and career-low. He helped USC slide to the top of the team leaderboard, swapping spots with Round 1 leader Texas Tech. The Trojans sit with a 36-hole total of 541 (-35), with the Red Raiders close behind at 542 (-34).