Smalley, Springer remain in lead with Fitzpatrick brothers in chase

Triad golfer Alex Smalley and teammate Hayden Springer remained in the lead Friday through two rounds at the Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana.

Smalley and Springer, 16-under-par 128 for the tournament after shooting 70 in alternate shot, lead brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick by one stroke. The Fitzpatricks shot 65 in the second round.

Smalley and Springer matched a tournament record with 58 Thursday in best-ball, the format to be used in Saturday’s third round.