DAVAO, Philippines: Lloyd Go emerged slightly ahead of Ira Alido in a scrambling frontside finish in separate flights, carding a two-under 70 to seize a two-stroke lead halfway through the ICTSI Palos Verdes Championship at Rancho Palos Verdes Golf and Country Club here Wednesday.

Go navigated through a roller-coaster backside start of 36 with a strong charge at the front, salvaging four shots in two critical holes and draining two more birdies to claim the solo lead at seven-under 137. This moved him 36 holes away from scoring a breakthrough victory on the Philippine Golf Tour.