Oberholser takes second-round Frys lead
October 25, 2008
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.(AP) Arron Oberholser is making the most of his home-field advantage.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.(AP) Arron Oberholser is making the most of his home-field advantage.
He estimates he has played the Raptor Course at Grayhawk Golf Club 75 times, and his last two rounds were among his best.
Oberholser shot a 6-under 64 on Friday for an 11-under 129 total and a one-stroke lead halfway through the Frys.com Open, the fifth of seven stops on the PGA Tour's Fall Series.
``This was my practice facility in 2002 when I first moved down here,'' he said. ``... I've played this golf course so many times and I've been in every spot imaginable, so I'm very comfortable around it, and I really have no fear of any golf shot out here.''
Australian Steve Allan, who also lives in Scottsdale, shot a 63 and was one shot behind at 10 under on the sun-baked 7,125-yard desert layout.
Brad Elder and George McNeill were 9 under after 63s.
Paul Goydos - the 2007 Sony Open champion - sank a 47-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to highlight an 8-under 62. Goydos was tied with Aussie Mathew Goggin, first-round co-leader John Mallinger and Robert Garrigus at 8 under.
Billy Mayfair and Steve Elkington were among five players at 7 under.
Like Oberholser, Allan, Goggin, Garrigus and Mayfair live in Scottsdale.
Kevin Stadler shot a tournament-best 61, but still missed the cut after opening with an 81.
