Fowler leads at Memorial

DUBLIN, Ohio, June 4 (UPI) -- Rickie Fowler, who had never seen the Muirfield Village Golf Club course until Tuesday, opened a three-shot lead Friday midway through The Memorial.

Fowler, a professional golfer for less than a year who is seeking his first victory on the PGA Tour, fired a 6-under 66 on the Jack Nicklaus-designed course Friday for a two-day total of 13-under 131.

For the second straight round, Fowler equaled the low score of the day. He did so thanks in part to a 34-foot eagle putt at the par-5 15th.

Justin Rose, who like Fowler was once touted as a sure superstar but who has not come close to that status, was alone in second at 134 after shooting a 69. Tim Petrovic and Jim Furyk shared third place at 135.

Phil Mickelson suffered five bogeys, but still managed a 1-under 71 by holing birdie putts at each of the last two holes. He was tied for eighth at 138.

Tiger Woods shot a 69, the third time he has been in the 60s in the 11 rounds he has played on the tour this year. He was 10 shots off the lead in a tie for 25th.

Fowler and Rose shared first place with Geoff Ogilvy after the opening round Thursday. Ogilvy stumbled to a 72 Friday and finished 36 holes at 142.