Calcavecchia, Rinker lead US charge at Senior Open

WALTON ON THE HILL, England (AP) — Americans Mark Calcavecchia and Lee Rinker and Canadian Rod Spittle shared the second-round lead in the Senior British Open on Friday.

Calcavecchia — one of three overnight leaders — made six birdies in his 3-under 69. He was joined at 7 under by Rinker and Spittle, who each shot 67 at Walton Heath.

It's the first time since 2004 that at least three players have held a share of the lead after 36 holes of a Senior British Open.

Australian Peter Fowler was two shots back after a 68, with American pair John Cook (67) and Mike Goodes (70) tied at 4 under. Defending champion Bernhard Langer faded with a 76, nine shots off the …