Champions tour: Former Bruins on a roll at Sherwood

Tom Pernice Jr. had four straight birdies and shot an eight-under-par 64 on Saturday for a share of the PowerShares QQQ Championship lead with fellow former UCLA player Brandt Jobe.

Jobe had a 66 at Sherwood Country Club to match Pernice at 11-under 133 in the PGA Tour Champions’ playoff opener.

Pernice began his four-birdie run on the par-five 11th. The four-time tour winner also birdied the par-five 16th.

“Not as much wind today, so that made a little bit of difference,” Pernice said. “It stayed pretty warm once we got going and the ball was carrying well.”

Jobe had eight birdies and two bogeys.

“I’m kind of managing my game right now,” Jobe said “I have played the par-fives well, put the ball in the fairway, hit some good tee shots, which sets up the hole, so that’s kind of been the key this week.”

First-round leader Colin Montgomerie (69) was a stroke back, along with Rocco Mediate (65) and Olin Browne (66).

“I’m ecstatic with how I played the last two days,” Mediate said. “I’m actually shocked a little. I haven’t played in a while; back’s been a little messy, but it’s better. I can’t wait to go tomorrow and see what happens.”

Mediate played alongside Pernice and Jay Haas, and matched Pernice with birdies on Nos. 11-14.

“We had a great group,” Pernice said. “Rocco’s personality when things are going good, the group just kind of continues on and he keeps everybody kind of loose and entertaining. Jay and I have been close friends for a long time and have had some battles and to have him and then Rocco and everybody playing well, it was a lot of fun.”

Fred Couples was tied for 22nd at four under after a 72. John Daly had a 76 to drop into a tie for 53rd at three over.