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Gay, Hend Tied for Senior PGA Championship Lead
Two golfers share the 36-hole lead at the prestigious senior tournament.
Apr. 18, 2026 at 1:03am
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Two veteran golfers battle for the lead at the Senior PGA Championship, their movements and the course itself fractured into a cubist composition.Bradenton TodayBrian Gay and Scott Hend are tied for the lead after the second round of the Senior PGA Championship at Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida. Gay shot a 4-under 68, while Hend fired a 65 with a strong finish to join Gay atop the leaderboard.
Why it matters
The Senior PGA Championship is one of the most prestigious events on the senior golf calendar, and the tight leaderboard heading into the weekend sets up an exciting finish as players vie for the title.
The details
Gay, who struggled with the par 5s earlier in the tournament, made up ground with an eagle and a birdie on the final two holes to card a 68 and join Hend, who had five birdies over the last eight holes to shoot 65.
- The second round was played on Friday, April 18, 2026.
The players
Brian Gay
An American professional golfer who has won multiple PGA Tour events.
Scott Hend
An Australian professional golfer who has won tournaments on the European Tour and Asian Tour.
What they’re saying
“Another pretty good day. A little volatile,”
— Scott Hend, Golfer
What’s next
The final two rounds of the Senior PGA Championship will be played on Saturday and Sunday, with the winner being crowned on Sunday afternoon.
The takeaway
The tight leaderboard and strong play from both Gay and Hend sets up an exciting weekend finish at the prestigious Senior PGA Championship, as the two veteran golfers look to claim the title.
