Chris Biggins, Bailey Bish lead

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Winning the 2019 United States Disabled Golf Association Championship opened a lot of doors for Chris Biggins, qualifying him for several adaptive golf tournaments around the world.

He’s knocking on the door again after shooting a 2-over 73 on Tuesday to take a two-shot lead in the men’s overall division entering the final round of the sixth USDGA Championship at PGA Golf Club.

“This event always holds a special place in my heart,” said Biggins, who is ranked as the No. 3 adaptive golfer in the world. “I’m sure it’s going to be a battle that will go down to the final hole.”

Bailey Bish of Tucson, Arizona, has a chance to defend her women’s overall title after a 78 provided her with a one-shot lead over reigning U.S. Adaptive Open champion Ryanne Jackson of Seminole.

Biggins is at 2-over 144 after two trips around the Ryder Course and leads by two over Albert Bowker (73) and by three over five-time PGA Tour winner Ken Green (73) of West Palm Beach and defending champion Chad Pfeifer (74).

Biggins, the director of Player Development at the Country Club of Birmingham, has made only four bogeys (with two birdies) in the first 36 holes. His rounds have been quite contrasting.

“I hit the ball much better in the first round, but didn’t make any putts,” said Biggins, who has cerebral palsy. “Today the wind was up, and my short game saved me. I wish I could combine those two.”

Bowker’s best finish was T-21 at last year’s U.S. Adaptive Open at Pinehurst, third among the Short Stature participants. Playing in his first USGDA Championship, Bowker was even through 15 holes before two late bogeys left him two behind.

“I’m really stoked about the opportunity,” said Bowker, a 31-year-old from Santa Barbara, Calif. “I’m trying to focus on my swing and stay mentally locked in. I’m just staying in my own zone and not let anything get in my head.”

It has been 35 years since Green won the last of his five PGA Tour titles. He said before the tournament how much he’d like to experience the joy of winning one more time. If he’s going to win, he’ll need more than the one birdie he’s made in each of the first two rounds.

“One leg, one birdie … I guess that’s my role,” said Green, who lost part of his right leg in a 2009 RV accident. “I’ve got to make more birdies. You can’t catch anybody making pars, especially on the last day.”

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