SAUCIER, Miss. — Tom Lehman broke the course record by shooting an 8-under 64 on Saturday, taking a one stroke lead over Jeff Sluman after the second round of the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic at Fallen Oak.
Lehman birdied five straight holes on the back nine, starting with a 35-foot putt on No. 12, to charge up the leaderboard after a slow start. Then on No. 18, he chipped in from the bunker for his sixth birdie in seven holes. He’s 13 under for the tournament.
Sluman shot a bogey-free 66 for the second straight day, getting off to a good start with an eagle on the first hole.
David Frost is in third after shooting 67, and is four shots behind Lehman for the tournament. Six other players are tied for fourth at 7 under.
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