As second-round play winds down after a 30-minute weather delay, Bensel will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the 77th Connecticut Open at Brooklawn Country Club.

Dave Szewczul and Jack McConachie both are in second place at 4-under 138. Dan Balin is fourth at 3-under 139.

First-round leader Dave Pastore skied to a 76 and is at even-par 142, tied with defending champion Kyle Gallo among others.

The cut will likely come at 5-over-147, leaving the low 40 golfers and ties to battle it out for the title Wednesday.