Sahith Theegala Gets Hot, Takes Share of Lead at Fortinet

Sahith Theegala of the United States plays a shot from a bunker on the 11th hole during the second round of the Fortinet Championship at Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, Calif., on Sept. 15, 2023. Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images

Sahith Theegala holed out for eagle from a greenside bunker and added seven birdies to finish in a tie for the second-round lead at the Fortinet Championship on Friday in Napa, Calif.

Seeking his first win in his 74th tour event, Theegala fired an 8–under 64 to move to 12–under 132, tied with South Korea’s S.H. Kim, who shot a 67 on Friday at Silverado Resort’s North Course.