Opperman takes Vermont Open lead after second round
Staff Report
Modified: 6/22/2021 7:04:12 PM
FAIRLEE, Vt. — Tee Opperman is in the lead of the Jeff Julian Memorial Vermont Open Championship at five under par heading into Wednesday’s final round.
Opperman shot a 69, one stroke under par, in round one, but shot 66, four under par, in round two to end up at 135 overall. The Pawleys Island, S.C., native is ahead of second-place Alex Blickle by two strokes. Blickle is at 137 total.
Round one leader Matthew Campbell is tied for third with amateur Bryson Richards at 138 strokes. Campbell finished shot a 71, one over par, in round two after shooting 67 on Monday. Richards climbed up the leaderboard Tuesday, shooting a tournament-best 65, five under par, after finishing three over par in round one.