MIKE WEIR turned in a bogey-free second round to grab a one-shot lead at the PGA Tour's season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship in Hawaii.
The Canadian shot a six-under-par 67 and is at eight-under 138 after 36 holes. Weir carded five birdies and three bogeys for an opening 71 in the first round, and he followed up with four birdies and an eagle on the Plantation Course at Kapalua.
Stephen Ames and Jonathan Byrd are tied for second at seven-under.
Winner of the 2003 Masters, Weir played the front nine in four-under, including an eagle at the par-five ninth. He had a pair of birdies on the back nine - at holes 15 and 18 - to grab the lead.
"It was easier out there with the wind not as strong," Weir said. "I'm pretty happy."
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JONATHAN PEARCE
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