Jackson ties US Senior Open 36-hole scoring record
July 31, 2009
CARMEL, Ind. (AP)—Tim Jackson has tied the U.S. Senior Open 36-hole scoringrecord, shooting a 5-under 67 in the second round for a 11-under 133 and atwo-shot lead over Fred Funk.
Jackson, an amateur, birdied No. 15 to reach 11 under for the first time onFriday, but bogeyed the next hole, his first in two rounds. He closed out hisround with an 8-foot birdie at No. 18 to get back to 11 under and tie DaveStockton and Simon Hobday.
Funk also shot 67.
The other players tied with Jackson for the lead after Thursday—GregNorman, Dan Forsman and Joey Sindelar—had afternoon tee times.
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