Rickie Fowler leads Memorial tourney

Associated Press

DUBLIN, Ohio

Rickie Fowler, the new kid in golf, gave himself a chance Friday to be the next kid to win on the PGA Tour.

The 21-year-old Fowler ran off three straight birdies late in his round for a 6-under 66 to tie the 36-hole record at the Memorial Tournament and take a three-shot lead over Justin Rose.

Fowler was at 13-under 131. That tied the tournament record set by Scott Hoch in 1987.

Defending champion Tiger Woods birdied three of the opening five holes, then ran off three straight birdies on his front nine for a 69. He was at 3-under 141, 10 shots behind.

“I hit more good shots today than I did yesterday, and really putted well,” Woods said.