NICK HARDY talks golf at the Evans Scholars Invitational at the Glen Club. Web.com     _____________________________________________________________________

The first Evans Scholars Invitational at the Glen Club.

RAIN RAIN GO AWAY…

The Second round of the Evans Scholars Invitational, was hampered by rain. As a result, the second round remains unfinished because of delays and finally darkness.

Rob Oppenheim is the leader in the clubhouse, after a second roun 7 under par 65. Oppenheim sits at 12 under par.

Vince Covello is two shots back, after he carded a 65 in round two.

Round two started slowly at the Glen Club, when overnight rains forced an expected two hour delay. Shortly into that delay, it was decided another 20 minutes would be needed, before play could begin.

Second round play lasted just under three hours, before lightning and approaching rain forces another delay. Play resumed 70 minutes later, and lasted until 8:12 Pm when darkness forced play to be called.

Morning flight players did complete round two, and so did some players in the afternoon flight. Round 2 will be restarted at 7:30 Am on Saturday morning. Once the cut is made, Round 3 will begin play at 10:30 Am. 66 players still need to complete Round 2.

The field will be trimmed to the low 65 players and ties, when Round 2 is finished.

Former University of Illinois standout Luke Guthrie is in fourth place, four shots back at 8 under par. Current Illinois Open Champion Vince India, is five shots back at 7 under par. India survived a situation on the 10th hole, when his approach shot landed in the high rough, right of the green. After a short ball search, India’s ball is found to be partially embeded on top of another ball. A lengthy delay followed, while multiple rules officials discussed the situation.

University of Illinois alum Nick Hardy is at 2 under par, and has 10 holes to play. While hardy should just make the cut. Partners Dylan Meyer (U of I) and Chris Wilson (NU), will need a few late birdies to stay all weekend.

This weeks purse is $550,000, with the winners share at $99,000. The current project cut line is at 2 under par.