CONOVER, N.C.—Tom Jenkins shot a 7-under 65 on Saturday for a share of the second-round lead with defending champion R.W. Eaks in the Greater Hickory Classic.

Jenkins, in contention for his first Champions Tour victory in two years, matched Eaks at 15-under 129 on the Rock Barn Golf and Spa course. Eaks shot a bogey-free 68 after opening with a 61, the best score on the tour this year.

“My objective today was to try and catch up a little bit to (Eaks) and stay close if I could,” said Jenkins, a seven-time winner on the 50-and-over tour whose last victory came in the 200...

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