LA QUINTA, Calif., Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Boo Weekley and rookie Jhonattan Vegas shared the lead Thursday after two-rounds of the five-day Bob Hope Classic.
Weekley, seeking his first victory in three years, shot a 6-under 66 and Vegas, a native of Venezuela and a graduate of the University of Texas, had a 67. They both played at the PGA West Nicklaus Course, one of four layouts used in this pro-am tournament.
Vegas made his debut as a PGA Tour member last week at the Sony Open in Honolulu and survived the cut, finishing in a tie for 57th place.
The co-leaders stood at 13-under 131 in a tournament renowned for producing low scores.
Tied for third at 132 were Charles Howell III, who had a 66 at the PGA West Palmer Course, and Chris Couch, who turned in a 65 at SilverRock Resort.
David Duval, who won this tournament 12 years ago by firing a 59 in the closing round, was among those tied for 13th at 135.
