Crenshaw takes lead in Senior Players Championship

Crenshaw takes lead in Senior Players Championship : Ben Crenshaw found his long-lost golf game Friday, shooting a 4-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead over Fred Funk at the midway point of the Senior Players Championship. Crenshaw hasn't won a tournament since capturing the Masters for a second time in 1995. That also was the last time he led after 36 holes. The 56-year-old Texan made four birdies on back nine, sinking long-range putts on Nos. 11 and 17 on the East Course at the Baltimore Country Club. He hit 12 of 14 fairways, only once landed in a bunker and never three-putted in finishing the second round at 7-under 133. "It felt wonderful playing out there today. I'm just trying to keep my rhythm going," Crenshaw said. "I've hit some nice shots. I can't hit the ball hard anymore, so that's out the window. I might as well... [read full story]                    

Add Comment
There are also 86 related articles
View all news articles about*:
*Newstin tag cloud displays all featured persons, associated organizations, related topics, regions and companies