Ferguson remains on top Three tied in Omaha

Ewen Ferguson of Scotland followed up his big opening round with an even-par 70 but it kept him in the lead at the ISPS Handa World Invitational on Friday in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Ferguson carded a course-record 61 on Thursday at Galgorm Castle, one of two courses used for the event that features men’s and women’s tournaments taking place simultaneously. The 26-year-old Ferguson, in search of his second European Tour victory, remained on 9 under overall after Friday’s round at Massereene Golf Club. Borja Virto of Spain was one shot back after his 67. Amanda Doherty of the United States kept her lead the women’s tournament after her 5-under 67 at Massereene. At 11 under overall, Doherty is one shot ahead of compatriot Lauren Coughlin and Dane Emily Kristine Pedersen. Former University of Arkansas golfer Alana Uriell is at even par 145. Brooke Matthews (Rogers, Razorbacks) missed the cut at 3-over 148, as did Maria Fassi (Razorbacks) at 10-over 155.

Nelson Ledesma fired a 4-under 67 for the second day in a row to grab a share of the lead at the Korn Ferry Tour’s Pinnacle Bank Championship at The Club at Indian Creek in Omaha, Neb. Ledesma is tied with Taylor Montgomery and Andrew Yun at 8-under 134. Tag Ridings (Razorbacks) has back-to-back 70s and stands at 2-under 140. Zack Fischer (Benton) turned in a 67 and moved up to 2-under 140. Alvaro Ortiz (Razorbacks) posted a 68 on Friday but missed the cut with a 1-over 143. Nicolas Echavarria (Razorbacks) finished at 3-over 145.