Cooper, who plays collegiately at Kansas, will head into Wednesday’s Round 2 action with a two shot lead over the two players tied for second. He made seven birdies and two bogeys during his round to head into the clubhouse at 34-33.

 

Tied for second are Logan Smith (La Plata), who plays collegiately at William Woods, and Ryan Eckelkamp (Washington), who both shot 3-under 69. Smith began strong, carding a 32 on the front, before carding three bogeys and two birdies on the back to finish with a 37. Eckelkamp similarly shot 33-36, including two bogeys and two birdies to support his 3-under start on the front nine.

 

Round 2 will begin with staggered starts, with groups going off from the first and 10th holes. Tee times will range from 7:30 a.m. to 2:42 p.m. Wednesday will be the final round of stroke play before cut down to 64 players to head into match play.

 

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