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Glover posts second straight 66, leads Verizon Heritage by one shot

- AP

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- Lucas Glover's tired of keeping his frustrations to himself. Two more rounds like this at the Verizon Heritage and he won't have to.

Glover shot his second straight 66 to move to 10-under and take a one-stroke lead over defending champion Boo Weekley (64) at Harbour Town Golf Links.

Anthony Kim (67) was alone in third at 8 under, with two-time Verizon Heritage winner Stewart Cink (68), Cliff Kresge (66), and Stephen Ames (64) another shot behind.

Jim Furyk, ranked ninth in the world, had his second 68 to head a large group four shots back at 6 under.

When Glover's game is faltering -- as it has much of this year -- the 28-year-old pro withdraws into his psyche as he tries to find a solution.

"I've been a pain at home, (that) would be fair," Glover said. "But I take it out on myself and kind of clam up in my own little shell."

Glover and his game have opened up the first two days. He "weaseled" his way into the lead Thursday with two late birdies, then used four birdies on his back nine to push past Weekley into first.

It's been a rough season for Glover, who has surpassed $2 million in earnings in 2005 and 2006, and played for the U.S. team in last year's Presidents Cup.

He hadn't finished better than 22nd his first eight events. Glover felt he'd uncovered a problem with his ball positioning and posture at the Shell Houston Open, where he posted his first top-15 placing.

Glover missed the Masters for the first time in three years, further fueling his motivation to improve for Harbour Town.

"I told myself I had to go to work and it's not going to come easy," Glover said. "I was able to do it the last couple of days."

Copyright 2008 Associated Press. All rights reserved.

 
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