Colbert's 62 matches record set by defending champ
Associated Press
PUEBLA, Mexico (Feb. 24) -- Jim Colbert matched the course record with a 10-under 62 for a share of the second-round lead in the Mexico Senior Classic.
Colbert, 59, who won the last of his 19 Senior PGA Tour titles in 1998, on Saturday tied the mark set by Hubert Green last year in the final round of his five-stroke victory.
"I didn't make any 8s today," Colbert said, referring his triple bogey Friday on the par-5 ninth hole. "I hit every green and every fairway. When you do that, the game seems easier."
Colbert, who tied for second last year, made a 40-foot eagle putt on the par-5 10th hole, and had eight birdies.
"I thought I holed my wedge at 18. It spun back to 8 feet, and I missed another birdie chance," said Colbert, who has twice shot 61 on the senior tour.
Mike McCullough shot a 68 and Bob Eastwood had a 71 to match Colbert at 8-under 136 on the scenic Las Vista Country Club Course.
"I've played a lot of rounds of golf with both Jim and Mike," Eastwood said. "You never know what could happen tomorrow. You might have someone have a round like Jim had today and go by everybody."
McCullough had four birdies in his second straight 68.
"I'm excited to be able to play with Jim tomorrow," McCullough said. "I was in position to win the last two weeks. I feel fortunate and pleased to be in this position."
Walter Hall was a stroke back after a 69, and Dick Lotz (70), Bobby Walzel (72) and Ed Dougherty (73) were two back at 138.
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