Weekley shot a 64 to move a shot behind leader Lucas Glover after two rounds at Harbour Town Golf Links on Friday. Weekley's round left him at 9-under par, second to Glover's 10-under 132.
Weekley won his first PGA Tour event here last year, improbably chipping in on the 71st and 72nd holes to defeat Ernie Els. Even more endearing, though, was Weekley's no-nonsense, down-home country style that galleries here easily plugged into.
Weekley has smiled his way around the course this week, too, enjoying the cheers and friendly atmosphere from familiar fans.
"It's always fun to be able to look out on the crowd and see all the people pulling for you and chanting your name," Weekley said. "I always have a place in my heart" for Harbour Town.
And why not?
He won his first time playing here and has never shot higher than 69 in six career rounds here.
Weekley loves everything about this place, even the garish, plaid coat draped around his shoulders after last year's victory.
"I got it the other day when we marched around the lagoon" for opening ceremonies, Weekley said. "I think I got it in my mama's car, packed up ready for a long drive back to Florida."
Not everything has gone right for Weekley this week, speaking of mama. Patsy Weekley played in her son's pro-am group Wednesday, outdriving her son on the first hole.
How did that make you feel, Boo?
"It aggravated me, to tell you the truth," said Weekley, his mom in the room to hear. "It kind of got under my skin a little."
With Weekley's high level of play so far, he may get under the skin of some competitors this weekend. He shot up the leaderboard Friday with four birdies on the back nine to set himself up for a second-straight run at the title.
He'll have some stiff competition.
Glover continued his improved play, finishing with his second straight 66.
Glover "weaseled" his way into the lead Thursday with two late birdies, then used four birdies on his back nine to push past Weekley into first.
