Munoz extends lead to three strokes at Greenbrier Classic
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. — PGA Tour rookie Sebastian Munoz has found a comfortable routine at The Greenbrier Classic — go play golf, thenwatch amovie at night.
After catching “Ferris Bueller’sDay Off” following an opening-round 61, Munoz kept it going Friday, shooting a 3-under 67 for a three-stroke lead over Ben Martin and Hudson Swafford heading into the weekend on the Old White TPC.
OnFriday night, his plans were the same.
“I’m here with one ofmy best buddies, so we’re just going to hang out andwatch a movie and be ready for tomorrow,” Munoz said.
Munoz has been in this situation before. At the St. Jude Classic last month, Munozwas tied for the lead through 36 holed, but he played the final two rounds in 11 over and finished tied for 60th.
“I feel like Memphis taughtme that maybe Iwas caring too much, trying to hit too many perfect shots all the time,” Munoz said. “[I’ll] just take those past experiences and use them this week.”
Munoz earned his PGA Tour card through theWeb.comTour last year. He’s still looking for his first top-10 finish.
Starting his second round on the back nine, Munoz birdied four of his first seven holes, making three putts of over 20 feet. After two bogeys on the front nine, he made a 13-footer for birdie from the fringe on the par-4 seventh. Hewas at 12-under 128.
Martin shot 67 and Swaffordhad a 66. Bothwere at 9 under.
Davis Love III, seeking to become the oldest-ever winner on the PGA Tour at age 53, followed up his firstround 63 with a 69. He was at 8 under, along with defending champion Danny Lee (68) andRussellHenley (64).
Phil Mickelson accomplished one thing he never managed with longtime caddie Jim “Bones” Mackay on the bag — he made the cut at The Greenbrier Classic. Mickelson had five bogeys and three birdies to shoot 72 and make the cut on the number at 1under.