Tommy Mou continues to lead in the Florida State Public Links Championship after shooting a second round 68 at Grande Pines Golf Club in Orlando.
Tommy Mou, of Bradenton, posted a two-round total 134 to take a five stroke lead with one round remaining. After firing a course record 6-under par 66 in the first round, Mou posted a 68 in the second round. Most recently, Mou played in the sectional qualifier for the U.S. Open at Lake Nona. Thomas Murray, of Orange Park, sits five back from Mou recording a 139 for 36 holes. Murray shot a 70-69 for the first two rounds. Joseph Byun, from Sanford, fired a 69, to jump into third place. The 2006 Public Links Champion Jon Veneziano, of Mount Dora is in fourth place posting a two round total of 143.
The Public Links Championship is open to bona fide public course players who are not members of a private club and also do not have a handicap index any higher than 6.4. Competitors play 18 holes of stroke play on each of the three days.
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Organized in 1913, the Florida State Golf Association is a not-for-profit organization that governs amateur golf in the state of Florida. In addition to conducting 25 championships for amateur golfers in the state, the FSGA is responsible for more than 40 qualifying tournaments for USGA National Championships and the Florida Junior Tour. The FSGA also maintains the USGA Handicap System, performs course ratings throughout Florida and assists in junior programs and scholarships.
