Jiménez and Alker lead the Kaulig Companies Championship

Miguel Ángel Jiménez and Steven Alker lead the Kaulig Companies Championship

In an exciting day at the Kaulig Companies Championship, Spaniard Miguel Ángel Jiménez and New Zealander Steven Alker share the top of the leaderboard. Jiménez, with an outstanding performance, achieved a score of 66 strokes, four under par, matching the performance of Alker, who also signed a 67. Jiménez, seeking his fourth victory of the year, shone on the Firestone South course, excelling in a streak of five holes where he added four birdies. The 61-year-old golfer demonstrated his experience and precision in each shot. Alker, who was already leading the second round, maintained his pace and joined Jiménez at the top with a total of 202 strokes, eight under par.

Jiménez has shown an excellent level of play, establishing himself as one of the strongest competitors on the circuit.
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Jiménez already has important victories this year, including the Trophy Hassan II in Morocco, the Hoag Classic in California, and the Principal Charity Classic in Iowa. With 16 titles in his career on the over-50s circuit, Jiménez seeks to expand his record.

Alker, for his part, got a birdie on the 17th hole and secured the tie with Jiménez. The 53-year-old golfer already has nine titles on the circuit, including the Cologuard Classic in Arizona. Michael Wright and Freddie Jacobson, both with 66 and 67 strokes respectively, are in third position. Richard Green, with 67 strokes, is in fifth position. The winner of the tournament will obtain a place in the prestigious The Players Championship next year. The Firestone South course, known for being a challenge for players, will be the stage where golfers will demonstrate their skill before competing in the U.S. Senior Open in Colorado. Ángel Cabrera, who has already won two majors this year, is at a total of 2 over par after a round of 73 strokes.