Tom Pernice Jr.-Scott Hoch open 3-shot lead in Legends

RIDGEDALE, Mo. (AP) — Tom Pernice Jr. and Scott Hoch stretched their lead to three strokes Saturday in the PGA Tour Champions’ Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf, shooting a 6-under 48 on the Top of the Rock par-3 course at Big Cedar Lodge.

After opening with a 9-under 62 on Friday in best-ball play at Ozarks National to take a one-stroke lead, Pernice and Hoch had seven birdies and a bogey on two trips around the par-3 layout, playing modified alternate shot in one nine and best ball in the other.

Jesper Parnevik–Jeff Maggert and Paul Goydos–Kevin Sutherland were tied for second after their rounds at Ozarks National. Parnevik- Maggert shot 62, and Goydos-Sutherland had a 66.

Roger Chapman and David Frost were 11 under after a 51 on the par-3 course, the site of the final round Sunday.