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Michael Block leads Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic after second round
Michael Block has taken the lead at the inaugural Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic in Allentown, Pennsylvania. After a shared first-round lead between Richard Green, Y. E. Yang, and Robert Karlsson, Block surged ahead during the second round with a bogey-free 63 (-7).
Block currently sits at 11 under par, holding a one-stroke advantage over New Zealander Steven Alker, who is at 10 under. Australian Richard Green, a first-round co-leader, follows in third at 9 under after carding a 67.
The tournament is a critical event for players aiming to qualify for the Charles Schwab Cup playoffs. Block, a PGA Tour Champions rookie playing on a sponsor's invitation, is approaching his seventh event on the senior tour. Alker remains a top contender, currently ranked third in the Schwab Cup money list.
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Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic · Lehigh Country Club · Michael Block · Richard Green · Steven Alker