Rafael Compos holds onto lead at home in Puerto Rico Open
RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (AP) Rafael Compos held onto the lead in front of his home fans in the PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open, shooting a 1-under 71 in windy conditions Friday.
The 27-year-old Compos had a 9-under 135 total at Coco Beach for a one-stroke lead. One of two players to play in all nine editions of the event, he opened with a 64 on Thursday.
He's the first Puerto Rican to lead a PGA Tour event since the 1979 Tallahassee Open, when Chi Chi Rodriguez was tied for the 54-hole lead and went on to win his eighth and final title.
George McNeill, the 2012 winner, was second after a 71.
Ian Poulter, playing the event after failing to qualify for the Match Play tournament in Texas, was tied for third at 7 under after a 66 - the best round of the day.
