Keith Kwasnik (Stanley GC) shot a 4-uner 68 to take a 1-shot lead into today's final 36 holes of the 8th annual CSGA Palmer Cup held at Hop Meadow CC.
Ben Farms (Strling Farms GC) and Phil Perry (Black Hall Club) shot a 69 and 70, respectively, to remain in the hunt for the title. Former Yale University golfer Tom McCarthy, who just graduated on Monday, is tied for fourth after shooting a 71. Matt Dziubina of Race Brook CC is tied for sixth at 72.

Palmer Cup
(at Hop Meadow CC)
First round
Keith Kwasnik (Stanley GC), 68
Ben Hunter (Sterling Farms GC), 69
Philip Perry (Black Hall Club), 70
Tom McCarthy (Twin Hills CC), 71
Branden Chicorka (River Valley CC), 71
Matt Dziubina (Race Brook CC), 72
Bill Hermanson (Black Hall Club), 72


among those tied for eighth place are Jeff Schroeder (Madison CC) and Jeff Hedden (Black Hall Club) at 73.