Block leads Ally Challenge by two

Michael Block, playing on a sponsor exemption, shot a bogey-free 65 to take a two-shot lead at the Ally Challenge in Michigan, moving to 13-under and ahead of Steven Alker who also posted a 65. Block opened his second round with an eagle on the par-5 first and has accumulated two eagles and 10 birdies across 36 holes while remaining bogey-free. The 50-year-old has drawn intense attention for his rapid ascent on the PGA Tour Champions, including the 2023 PGA Championship moment that vaulted him into a fan favorite role and subsequent scrutiny over his bold claims and media profile. He is backed by his son on the bag, and he has delivered consistent top-10 finishes in recent weeks as he eyes his first senior title. Block’s success comes as Alker, who won last week’s Rogers Charity Classic, pursues back-to-back titles, with both players leading a field that includes veterans like Harrington. If Block can maintain the lead through Sunday, he would secure a landmark victory on the senior circuit and potentially improve his position on the Charles Schwab Cup money list.