Romero moves in front on Champions Tour

SONOMA, Calif., Oct. 26 (UPI) -- Eduardo Romero made two late birdies to hold off a charge by Denis Watson Friday and led by one after 36 holes of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship.

Romero shot a 4-under 68 at the Sonoma Golf Club for a two-day total of 11-under 132. He has made only one bogey in two rounds.

Watson equaled the low round of the tournament with a 64, moving into a tie for second with first-round co-leader Jim Thorpe at 133.

Joe Ozaki, Tom Purtzer and Brad Bryant shared fourth at 135. Leading money winner Jay Haas was tied for 10th at 138.

Romero has earned just over $1 million on the Champions Tour this year, but has not won a tournament. He has been a runner-up twice and finished third once.