Former Ventura High and Arizona State standout Benjamin Shur fired a 5-under 65 on Sunday to take three-shot lead after the second round of the Santa Barbara City Golf Championships at Santa Barbara Golf Club.
Shur, who finished with his seventh birdie of the day on the par-5 18th, leads Brandon Gama, the 2008 champion and a three-time runner-up. Long Beach State and former SBCC golfer Johnny Hogan is six strokes back at 135.
Also in the hunt are Nathan Clark and Tyler Ley, who are both seven strokes back at 136. Four players at tied in sixth place, including San Marcos golf team member Chad Visser, SBCC star Manny Manzone, Cody Hall and Satch Herrmann.
The final round of the championship flight will tee off Monday at 8 a.m. The winner receives $750 in store credit at the Golf Club’s pro shop.
CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT
Benjamin Shur 64-65–129
Brandon B Gama 67-65-132
Jonny Hogan 69-66-135
Nathan Clark 69-67-136
Tyler Ley 70-66-136
Chad Visser 69-68-137
Cody P Hall 66-71-137
Manny Manzone 68-69-137
Satch Herrmann 70-67-137
Bobby Schaeffer 70-68-138
Brett T Patton 69-70-139
Jordan Scott 67-72-139
Thayer White 69-70-139
— Noozhawk sports reporter Blake DeVine can be reached at bdevine@noozhawk.com. Follow Noozhawk on Twitter: @noozhawk, @NoozhawkNews and @NoozhawkBiz. Connect with Noozhawk on Facebook.