LOS ANGELES: Former US Open winner Webb Simpson emerged from a crowded leader board on Saturday (Sunday in Manila), firing a three-under 67 to take sole possession of the lead heading into Sunday’s final round of the Colonial tournament. Simpson, who won the 2012 US Open, reached nine-under 201 to move out of a four-way tie and grab the outright 54-hole lead. The end of Friday’s second round action had seen 21 PGA Tour players finish within five shots of the leaders. Casey shot a two-under 68 while Lee carded a one-under 69 as he dropped back into a tie for second after sharing the lead with Simpson and two others on Friday. On the par-four 10th hole, Simpson hit his 153-yard approach shot to about five feet and then rolled in his putt for an easy birdie.

Source: Manila Times May 27, 2017 23:26 UTC