PHILADELPHIA — Ben Polland shot a 3-under-par 67 on Monday on The Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course to take a 4-stroke lead in the 48th PGA Professional National Championship.
The 24-year-old Polland is a PGA assistant professional in Manhasset, N.Y. He opened with a 4-under 68 on Sunday on the Militia Hill Course and had a 7-under 135 total.
Illinois men’s golf coach Mike Small (71) was tied for 58th at 146.
The low 20 scorers will earn spots in August in the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wis.
USOC honors Illinois’ Turk.