Fort Hays State’s Trey Herman shot a 5-over par 75 and is tied for 72nd entering Wednesday’s second round of the 104th Kansas Amateur at Mission Hills Country Club.
The former Hays High standout, who won the stroke play portion of last year’s Kansas Amateur and advanced to the semifinals of match play, recorded two birdies, five bogeys and a double-bogey in his round of 75. Russell’s Jordan Hecker also shot a 75 in his first round.
Dodge City’s Zach Kirby fired a 3-over park 73 and is tied for 45th along with Phillipsburg’s Doug Kaup.
Ellis’ Skyler Tebo shot an 84 and is tied for 153rd.
The final round of stroke play is Wednesday. The top 64 golfers from stroke play advance to the match play on Thursday.