NAPA, Calif. — During his three-week offseason, Brendan Steele spent more time playing golf than practicing. That included some casual rounds with his buddies in which Steele was the one reaching of his wallet.
Not to worry. He figures to get that back and more — a lot more — after a steady round of 2-under 70 to take a two-shot lead into the weekend at the Frys.com Open.
"I'm sure they were happy to see that they can take my money, and then I can come out here and play well," he said.
The odds were stacked against him.