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Published June 20, 2009 01:51 am -
Rhein Gibson builds three-shot advantage
Bescansa makes move with 9-under-par 63 in second round
By Rich Brown
rbrown@joplinglobe.com
MIAMI, Okla. — Whether a golfing newcomer to the 2009 NGA Hooters Buffalo Run Casino Classic or a veteran, one common theme was heard Friday among several of the players. Putting is the key to success.
Ramone Bescansa of Santiago, Spain, couldn’t stress the importance of putting enough. His 9-under-par 63 was Friday’s low in the second day of the event, which saw Rhein Gibson of Edmond, Okla., retain his lead.
Gibson shot a 65 Friday to go with his opening round of 66 for a 13-under-par 131 at the 6,960-yard Peoria Ridge Golf Course.
Joey Lamielle, Sarasota, Fla., who had been in a five-way tie for second after Thursday’s opening 18 holes, settled into sole possession of second place with 134, carding 67 both days.
Martin Flores, Mansfield, Texas, who opened with a 70, turned in a 65 for a two-day total of 135 and third place.
A total of 71 players made the cut — at 1-under-par 143 — to advance to the final two rounds.
Tee times for today’s third round begin at 7:30 a.m., and the leaders go off at 9:09.
Bescansa ended in a six-way tie for fourth at 136. He offered a one-word reason for improving 10 strokes over his opening-round 73.
“Putting,” he said. “I putted poorly on Thursday with 34 putts. I hit 15 greens on Thursday but I just needed to make the putts.”
The Spaniard, who played No. 2 at the University of North Carolina, where he graduated six years ago, said it has been two years since he has had a 63.
“It feels good,” he said. “I had nine birdies (on Friday) but most of them were inside 10 feet and I had no bogeys. I have finished in a few top 10’s this year and I am playing more aggressively than in the past.”
Jason Dillard went from being tied for second Thursday into a five-way tie for fifth at 137 with the reason being his letdown on the greens.
“I didn’t shoot any worse but I just made more putts on Thursday,” said the Cullman, Ala., pro. “I have to get some putts to fall if I am going to win.
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