Kennerly Remains Leader After Second Round of FJ Invitational
Three players tied for second, three strokes back

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Billy Kennerly of Alpharetta, Ga., carded a 1-under-par 69 for a two-day total of 8-under-par 132 and maintains the lead after the second round of the FJ Invitational at Sedgefield Country Club. Three players are tied for second at 5-under-par 135 heading into Thursday's third round.

Conducted by the American Junior Golf Association, the FJ Invitational is a 72-hole stroke play event at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C. The 99-player field features golfers from 23 states and 10 foreign countries. Home of PGA TOUR's Wyndham Championship, the par-70 course plays at 7,116 yards. The winner of the FJ Invitational will receive a sponsor's exemption into the Wyndham Championship in August.

Scoring six strokes higher than Tuesday, Kennerly felt today played tougher since he didn't play as well. He still considered it a good round, however, and hopes to improve and do better tomorrow. To Kennerly, it doesn't matter which round it is or what place he is in, his mindset remains consistent and focused.

“My mindset was no different,” Kennerly said. “You always have to play one day at a time, one shot at a time. Yesterday is over and it is a new day. You just can't let it worry you or affect you and that is what I am going to think again going into tomorrow.”

Chad Cox of Charlotte, N.C., carded a 7-under-par 63 Wednesday to move up 32 spots on the leaderboard. Cox, Connor Black of Katy, Texas, and Byron Meth of San Diego are now tied for second place with a 5-under-par 135. Tied for fifth at 4-under-par 136 are Shun Yat Hak of Lake Mary, Fla., and Robby Shelton, IV, of Wilmer, Ala.

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Third-round tee times will run from 8:30 — 10:30 a.m. off the Nos. 1 and 10 tees at Sedgefield Country Club. Following the third round, the field will be cut to the low 60 players and ties. For more information about the FJ Invitational, please contact AJGA tournament headquarters at (336) 218-0077 or visit ajga.org.

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