Benjamin Shipp of Duluth, Ga., was able to maintain his lead Wednesday at the FJ Invitational. Shipp went around the difficult Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., in 3-under 67. After an opening 66, Shipp now stands at 7 under, and with a three-shot lead on the rest of the field.
The North Carolina layout is treating Shipp well, which is a good since considering he will play for North Carolina State in the fall of 2016.
Shipp’s closest pursuer is S.M Lee of Buford, Ga., a fellow member of the class of 2016. Lee gained ground on Wednesday with a 66 that included five birdies and a bogey.