Golf-Pernice fires 63 to grab share of AT&T lead

By Steve Ginsburg BETHESDA, Maryland, July 4 (Reuters) - American Tom Pernice shot a seven-under-par 63 to seize a share of the lead with compatriot Jeff Overton midway through the second round of the AT&T National at Congressional Country Club on Friday. Pernice, 48, had eight birdies and one bogey on the challenging 7,255-yard, par 70 course that will host the 2011 U.S. Open. "I've been playing well and you never know when a round like this is going to jump up," said Pernice. "I'm thrilled at my position. "Shooting a 63, seven-under-par around this golf course is pretty special." Pernice's 63 put him level with Overton at nine-under with 36 holes to play. The duo were four shots clear of their closest challengers. The 25-year-old Overton shot a bogey-free 65 to complement Thursday's opening round 66 and put himself in... [read full story]