Winnipeg’s Braxton Kuntz drops back in 2nd round of Manitoba Open
Kuntz fell 38 places in the second round after sitting in a tie for second place, just one stroke off the lead after the opening round.
Winnipeg golfer Braxton Kuntz experienced a disappointing second round at the PGA Tour Americas Manitoba Open on Friday, resulting in a five-shot gap behind the leaders. Kuntz, a 22-year-old with a history of success in the province, carded a 72 leaving him at minus-3 after the tournament's halfway point. This was five shots worse than his opening round 65 that had him tied for second place just a day prior.
While he managed to turn things around with two birdies on his last five holes, a double bogey on the 18th hole brought him crashing down to tie for 40th place heading into the weekend. Kuntz attributed his downfall to a head-scratcher after hitting his second shot over the green onto the driving range, which cost him a penalty stroke.
Despite the tough finish, Kuntz remains optimistic, noting there is still plenty of time left in the tournament. The Manitoba Open, the 11th stop on the PGA Tour this season, offers a prize of $40,500 to the winner. No Canadian golfer has ever won the event since Graham DeLaet in 2009 and Rob McMillan in 1996.
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