Defending champion John Cook shot a 2-under 69 on Friday at Harding Park to take a one-stroke lead over Tom Kite and Tom Lehman in the Champions Tour's season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship. A day after opening with seven birdies in a bogey-free 64, Cook was even par through 15 holes, then eagled the par-4 16th -- driving the green and making a 4-foot putt. He followed with pars on the final two holes to get to 9-under 133. Read more: