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Y.E. Yang, Ricardo Gonzalez share lead after Round 2 at Trophy Hasan II

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    Written by Staff @ChampionsTour

    Things to Know

    • Korea’s Y.E. Yang and Argentinian Ricardo Gonzalez, share the lead at 7-under 139 heading into the the final round at the Trophy Hassan II in Rabat, Morocco.
    • Trailing by two shots at 5-under (141) are Denmark’s Thomas Bjørn, American Steve Pate – the solo leader through 18 holes – and Australian Mark Hensby, who finished runner-up at the 2023 Trophy Hassan II.

    Y.E. Yang – 70-69—139 (-7)

    • Makes second appearance at the Trophy Hassan II (T33/2023)
    • Matched the low round of the day with a four-under 69 with Wes Short Jr. (T11)
    • Holds the 36-hole lead/co-lead for the second time in his career on PGA TOUR Champions (2022 SAS Championship/T13)
    • Seeks his first PGA TOUR Champions title
      • Best finish: 2nd (2022 Ascension Charity Classic)
    • Both his PGA TOUR victories came in 2009 – The Honda Classic and the PGA Championship, where he defeated Tiger Woods by three strokes

    Ricardo Gonzalez takes the lead with excellent eagle on No. 12 at Trophy Hassan II

    Ricardo Gonzalez – 69-70 – 139 (-7)

    • Making his first appearance at the Trophy Hassan II
      • Earned his spot in the field by way of a top-four finish in the 2023 Staysure Order of Merit.
    • Played the first 36 holes at 4-under, carding 10 combined birdies and eagles across the two days.
    • Marks the first time in his PGA TOUR Champions career that he has held at least a share of the lead entering the final round.
    • Seeks his first win on PGA TOUR Champions (13 starts).
      • Best finish: 7th (2021 Senior Open Championship presented by Rolex)

    Additional notes

    • Thomas Bjørn recorded eagles on No. 8 and 18 in today’s round, finishing the day at 3-under (70).
    • First-round solo leader, Steve Pate, is tied for third after carding 1-over 74.
    • 2023 Trophy Hassan II runner-up Mark Hensby finished even on the day and sits tied for third at 5-under (141) for the tournament.
    • Defending champion Stephen Ames sits T20 after consecutive days at even par. Dating back to the 2023 tournament, Ames has now finished at even par in three straight rounds at Royal Dar Es Salam Golf Course