Wagner leads ACC after first round
By Dan Hinxman, Reno Gazette-Journal
STATELINE – Jack Wagner found the form that helped him win the 2006 American Century Championship and rode it the first-round lead at sunny Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on Friday.
Wagner, known for his work as a soap opera actor, finished with 29 points in the modified Stableford event, five more than both 2007 champion Chris Chandler, a former NFL quarterback, and recently retired NHL star Jeremy Roenick. Mike Modano, the NHL’s all-time leading scorer among American-born players, has 20 points and is the only other player at 20 points or better.
Mike Modano's work on his short game Thursday paid off Friday. Photo/Kathryn Reed
“I made a couple putts early, and when you can make a few putts in this tournament it can build your confidence for the whole day,” said Wagner, who birdied his first two holes and shot a 68 on the par-72 course.
The second round begins at 8:05am today with players hitting off both the first and 10th tees.
