Charley Hoffman, Rico Hoey share lead at The American Express

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PGA Tour veteran Charley Hoffman and the Philippines' Rico Hoey each shot 9-under-par 63 at the Nicklaus Tournament Course on Friday to split the 36-hole lead at The American Express in La Quinta, Calif.

Hoffman and Hoey reached 16-under 128 for the tournament, with Justin Lower (66, Nicklaus) and Mark Hubbard (64, Pete Dye Stadium Course) ri