Couples has 3-stroke lead at Champions Tour event

Published 4:44 pm Saturday, February 13, 2010

NAPLES, Fla. — Fred Couples is in position for his first Champions Tour victory. He’ll have to hold on to the lead at the ACE Group Classic for at least 23 holes on Sunday to do it.

Couples sank a 48-foot putt from well off the green on No. 12 for eagle, then made a 12-footer for birdie on No. 13 to reach 5 under before second-round play was called due to darkness Saturday.

Dan Forsman is in second place, three shots back at 2 under. The two shared the first-round lead at 4 under after finishing their first rounds earlier Saturday.

Couples is one of 38 golfers who must come back Sunday morning to complete their second rounds at the Quarry. The tournament was pushed back after high wind postponed the first round Friday afternoon.