Greer Leads by 2 in California Open

VENTURA — Brad Greer of Huntington Beach shot a five-under-par 67 Tuesday to take a two-shot lead after the first round of the $45,000 California State Open.

Greer played the front nine in 35, one under par, and played the back nine in a four-under-par 32 at the 6,600-yard, par-72 Buenaventura Golf Course. The field was split between Buenventura and 6,603-yard, par-72 Olivas Park Golf Course.