Kelly has sights on Champions title

Madison’s Jerry Kelly shot a 6-under-par 66 on Saturday to take a threestroke lead in the Boeing Classic in Snoqualmie, Wash., putting him in position for his first PGA Tour Champions title.

Tied for the first-round lead with Australian David McKenzie, Kelly saved par with a 12-foot putt on the par-5 18th at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge to remain 13 under.

“I didn’t want to let one go,” Kelly said. “To have as many shots in between you and the next guy is preferable, but some great players right there as always this week. You know, just go out and play.”

Kelly had five birdies in a seven-hole stretch in the middle of the round. The three-time PGA Tour winner is making his 13th senior start after turning 50 in November.

“The first day was the first, I was tied for the lead. This is another first,” Kelly said. “I’ll be thrilled if there’s another first tomorrow. I’ve definitely been humbled by the way these guys can play. You just keep going. You just keep playing as hard as you can. It’s three days and they’ve proved they step on the gas.”

Billy Mayfair (65) and Jerry Smith (66) were tied for second.

PGA Tour: Jordan Spieth put together a back nine filled with birdies and built a three-shot lead going into the final round of The Northern Trust in Old Westbury, N.Y.

Spieth seized control with three straight birdies starting on the 14th hole at Glen Oaks Club. He shot 31 on the back nine for a 6under 64 to match the low round of the tournament.

LPGA Tour: Brooke Henderson made a big move in the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open to the delight of her many home fans in Ottawa, Ontario.

The 19-year-old shot a course-record 8-under 63 to get into contention. Sh is three strokes behind third-round leaders Nicole Broch Larsen and Mo Martin.