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Golfers Lewis, Jones Grab Surprising Tie for Lead at Buick Invitational VOA Sports 9 Feb 2002 10:11 UTC 
American golf star Tiger Woods had to make a putt from nearly two meters on the 18th hole Friday just to make the cut at the Buick Invitational in San Diego, California, while non-stars JL Lewis and Kent Jones grabbed a one-stroke lead.
Lewis, who has one career win, and Jones, with none, carded 5-under-par 67s for a two-round total of nine-under (135), one shot better than a trio of golfers.
World number-one golfer Woods slumped with a 5-over-par 77 after an opening round of 66 Thursday, leaving him at one-under (143) midway through the event. Meanwhile, twice defending champion Phil Mickelson, ranked number two in the world, fared even worse. He missed the cut in his hometown with a two-round total of 4 over par (148).
One shot off the lead heading into the third round Saturday are Americans Jay Haas and Mark O'Meara, along with Rory Sabbatini of South Africa.
Some information for this report provided by AFP and AP.
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