Smith, Miller Share Lead After Two Rounds of 77th Herman Sani Tournament
The second round of the 77th Herman Sani Tournament is officially in the books, and the leaderboard has tightened considerably heading into the final round at Echo Valley Country Club.
Grant Smith (above) of West Des Moines and Axton Miller now share the Open Division lead at 9-under-par 135 after two rounds. Smith carded a 3-under 69 on Friday, highlighted by five birdies, while Miller fired a 4-under 68 with five birdies of his own.
Just one shot back is Jake Weissenburger at 8-under 136 after an impressive 67 in Round 2. Ethan Bloome sits at 7-under 137, while Andrew Johannsen and AJ Sposato are both at 6-under 138. Four additional players are just one shot further back at 5-under.
With so many players still within striking distance, the Open Division remains wide open heading into the final round.
In the Senior Division, Echo Valley Country Club member Bill Matzdorff (right) continues to lead after posting a second-round 70. Matzdorff finished his day in style, making a pair of birdies to move to 6-under 138 for the tournament.
Fellow Echo Valley Country Club member Joe Palmer made the biggest move of the day in the Senior Division, firing a 4-under 68 to climb to 5-under 139 and within one shot of the lead. Johnston’s J.D. Anderson, who opened the tournament with a 66, sits at 4-under 140 following his second round.
The Super Senior Division is also tightly contested, with Rob Christensen and Tony Malizia sharing the lead at 7-over 151. Andy Burton sits just one shot back at 8-over 152.
With one final round remaining, the leaderboard is crowded and plenty of players remain within striking distance of a championship.