Jeff Maggert, Robert Karlsson tied for lead at Sanford International

First-round leader Robert Karlsson recorded a 68 in Round 2 for a share of the 36-hole lead with Jeff Maggert, who followed an opening round 64 with a 4-under 66 in Round 2 to match Karlsson at 10 under. Rocco Mediate sits solo third at 9 under, with five others at two back Steve Stricker, Thongchai Jaidee, Paul Stankowski, Ernie Els and Steve Flesch.

Karlsson and Maggert tied the low 36-hole score in tournament history, previously accomplished by Brandt Jobe & Steve Stricker in 2018. This would be Karlsson's first win on the PGA TOUR Champions.

Charles Schwab Cup leader Steven Alker recorded a 66 on Saturday and stands at T14 for the tournament.

John Daly was forced to withdraw due to a left knee injury, taking to Twitter to announce surgery looks likely.

Scroll below for more notes on the second-round action.

Jeff Maggert – 64-66 – 130 (-10)

• Maggert’s 130 matches his third-lowest career 36-hole score on PGA TOUR Champions and lowest since a 128 at the 2019 Charles Schwab Cup Championship.
  • Other low 36-hole scores: 126 at 2016 Shaw Charity Classic, 130 at 2015 Shaw Charity Classic.
• Maggert tied the low 36-hole score in tournament history (130), previously accomplished by Brandt Jobe & Steve Stricker in 2018.
• Seeking his seventh career PGA TOUR Champions title and first since winning the 2019 Charles Schwab Cup Championship.
• Maggert looks to join Miguel Angel Jimenez (2020) and Steve Stricker (2018) as leaders/co-leaders of the Sanford International entering the final round to convert for the win.
• Is 3-for-7 in converting a lead/co-lead entering the final round on PGA TOUR Champions.
  • Last time holding lead or co-lead entering final round: 2019 Charles Schwab Cup Championship (won).

Robert Karlsson – 62-68 – 130 (-10)

• Karlsson’s 130 is a career-low 36-hole score on PGA TOUR Champions.
• Karlsson tied the low 36-hole score in tournament history (130), previously accomplished by Brandt Jobe & Steve Stricker in 2018.
• Seeking his first career PGA TOUR Champions title.
• Karlsson looks to join Miguel Angel Jimenez (2020) and Steve Stricker (2018) as leaders/co-leaders of the Sanford International entering the final round to convert for the win.
• Is 0-for-2 in converting a lead/co-lead entering the final round on PGA TOUR Champions.
  • Last time holding lead or co-lead entering final round: 2021 Chubb Classic

Steve Stricker – 68-64 – 132 (-8)

• The 2018 Sanford International Champion tallied a bogey-free 64 (-6) in Round 2, the low round of the day.
• Stricker has not recorded an over-par round in his past 16 rounds.
  • Last over-par round: 73 (+2) in Round 3 of 2022 U.S. Senior Open Championship.
• Has played all 11 career rounds at Sanford International under par.
• Stricker’s 132 36-hole score matches his lowest 36-hole round on PGA Tour Champions this season.
  • Also: Ascension Charity Classic, Insperity Invitational.
• Seeks his 10th career PGA TOUR Champions title and third win this season.

Thongchai Jaidee – 67-65 – 132 (-8)

• The Thailand native registered a 65 (-5) in Round 2, matching his lowest-ever round on PGA Tour Champions.
  • Low round of 65 accomplished three other times, most recently in Round 2 of 2022 American Family Insurance Championship.
• His 132 matches his lowest career 36-hole score on PGA Tour Champions, alongside the 2021 Ally Challenge.
• Seeking his second career PGA TOUR Champions title and second victory this season.

Paul Stankowski – 67-65 – 132 (-8)

• Stankowski – who Tuesday qualified for entry into Sanford International – posted a 65 (-5) in Round 2, his second-lowest ever round on PGA Tour Champions, trailing only a 63 (-7) in Round 2 of 2021 Sanford International.
• His 133 is his lowest 36-hole score this season and his second-lowest career 36-hole score on PGA Tour Champions, trailing only the 2021 Sanford International (131).
• His T4 standing through two rounds is the second-best of his career, trailing only 2021 Sanford International (T2).
• Seeking his first career PGA TOUR Champions title.

Ernie Els – 64-68 – 132 (-8)

• The South African native’s 132 matches his second-lowest ever 36-hole score on PGA Tour Champions (132 at 2022 Mitsubishi Electric Championship), trailing only his 130 in the 2020 Hoag Classic.
• Seeks his third career PGA TOUR Champions title and first this season.

Steve Flesch – 64-68 – 132 (-8)

• Flesch’s 132 is his best 36-hole score on PGA Tour Champions this season and matches his fourth-best ever 36-hole score on PGA Tour Champions.
  • Other low 36-hole scores: 129 at 2021 Shaw Charity Classic, 130 at 2019 Shaw Charity Classic, 131 at 2021 Dominion Energy Classic and 132 at 2021 Sanford International.
• The two-time PGA Tour Champions winner is seeking his second victory this season.