Thursday, Jun. 25, 2009

Kennewick's Tucker in contention at state am

By the Herald staff

PULLMAN -- Kennewick's Kevin Tucker, the Herald's 2006 All-Area Golfer of the Year, shot a 4-under 68 to get into contention at the halfway point of the 83rd Washington State Amateur at Palouse Ridge Golf Club in Pullman.

Tucker, who made the NCAA West Regionals last season as a junior at WSU, is tied for fourth at 4-under 140, three shots back of leader Stefan Richardson of Renton, a sophomore on the Idaho golf team.

Drew Reinland, who just finished his junior season at Walla Walla High School, also shot a 68 and moved into a tie for sixth, four strokes back.

Washington State Amateur

Palouse Ridge Golf Club, Pullman

Yardage: 7,165; Par: 72

Second round

Stefan Richardson, Renton 68-69 -- 137

Derek Berg, Kenmore 71-67 -- 138

David Fern, Spokane 69-70 -- 139

Jarred Bossio, Olympia 69-71 -- 140

Kevin Tucker, Kennewick 72-68 -- 140

Drew Reinland, College Place 73-68 -- 141

Bob Burton, Everett 72-69 -- 141

Colin Guhlke, Davenport 72-69 -- 141

Also

Alex Moore, Richland 72-70 -- 142

Ryan Dahl, Richland 74-72 -- 146

Cameron Whittle, Moses Lake 72-75 -- 147

Brandon Black, Kennewick 74-73 -- 147

Scott Kim, Richland 70-80 -- 150

Derek Cheney, Richland 75-75 -- 150

Gordon Corder, Moses Lake 72-79 -- 151

Missed cut

Josh Harvey, Richland 79-73 -- 152

Eric Brault, Othello 76-77 -- 153

Brad Tracy, Moses Lake 78-75 -- 153

Ryan Coude, Walla Walla 78-79 -- 157