Rocha leads Reno-Tahoe Open; Daly in hunt

By Scott Sonner

Associated Press

Published: Friday, Aug. 3 2012 7:50 p.m. MDT

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J.B. Holmes and John Daly, center, watch Holmes' tee shot on No. 6 during the second round of the Reno-Tahoe Open golf tournament, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in Reno, Nev.

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Summary

Alexandre Rocha had seven birdies and an eagle Friday to take the second-round lead in the Reno-Tahoe Open.

RENO, Nev. — Alexandre Rocha had seven birdies and an eagle Friday to take the second-round lead in the Reno-Tahoe Open.

The 34-year-old Brazilian had 24 points in the modified Stableford scoring system that gives players eight points for double eagle, five for eagle, two for birdie, zero for par, minus-one for bogey and minus-three for double bogey or worse.

Winless on the PGA Tour, Rocha opened birdie-birdie-birdie-eagle on Nos. 10-14 and overcame three bogeys.

J.J. Henry had his second eagle of the tourney, and John Mallinger had six birdies to move into a tie for second at 22.

First-round leader Andres Romero of Argentina and Arjun Atwal of India had 21 points, and 2010 Reno-Tahoe winner Matt Bettencourt followed with 20. John Daly was seventh with 19. He birdied six of his last 10 holes.

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