Stewart Cink is making a powerful statement on the senior circuit. The 52-year-old golfer carded his second consecutive 7-under 65 on Friday at Greystone Golf & Country Club, opening a two-shot lead at the Regions Tradition. He's now in prime position to claim his second straight senior major title, following his victory at the Senior PGA Championship just two weeks ago in Florida.

Cink's round was a masterclass in consistency, featuring eight birdies and just one bogey—a mirror image of his opening round. He started the day tied with Alex Cejka but quickly separated himself from the field. "I executed some nice shots," Cink said. "I made a long putt on 17. Had a couple two-putt birdies, a couple pretty simple up-and-downs. It was really nothing for the history books, it was just some good play."

The Huntsville native has been on a remarkable run this season. He opened 2025 with a win at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship in Hawaii, then added victories at the Hoag Classic and Senior PGA Championship in consecutive starts. With seven career senior titles and a memorable 2009 British Open playoff win over Tom Watson on his resume, Cink is proving age is just a number.

"I'm going to have some of my north and central Alabaman friends and family here the rest of the weekend so that will be great to see them," Cink added. "Hopefully give them something to cheer about."

Meanwhile, Charlie Wi made a spectacular charge with a 64, jumping to 12 under and into solo second place. Wi opened with five consecutive birdies, a feat he said surprised even himself. "I don't think I've ever done that, so it was nice to get off to a really nice start. A little disappointing to make a couple bogeys out there, but overall I played really well."

Defending champion Angel Cabrera bounced back from an opening 72 with a 67, sitting tied for 20th at 5 under. The leaderboard remains crowded with talent, setting up what promises to be an exciting weekend of senior golf.