Winnipeg’s Braxton Kuntz 1 shot off the lead at Manitoba Open
Winnipeg's Braxton Kuntz is in a tie for second place at the Manitoba Open through the opening round at the Elmhurst Golf and Country Club.
Winnipeg's Braxton Kuntz is currently tied for second place at the PGA Tour Americas Manitoba Open following the opening round. Kuntz shot a five-under-par 65, leaving him just one stroke behind the current leader. He showcased an impressive start with five birdies and no bogeys, aiming to become the first Manitoban to win the tournament since Rob McMillan in 1996.
American Drew Doyle leads the tournament by one stroke after recording a six-under-par 64. Thomas Ponder of Alabama shares the 44th position with Kuntz after a 68. Three Manitobans are participating in the event, with provincial men's amateur champion Rory Neill currently at 131st place (+3) after a 73, and Ryan McMillan tied for 149th (75) in the 156-golfer field.
A total of $225,000 is up for grabs this weekend, including over $40,000 for the winner, as four of the top five golfers on the tour's points list are competing. The final round is set for Sunday, with the winner to be crowned on that day.
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