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**truebluefan** · 05-26-2008, 03:18 AM

The OSU Golf Club - Scarlet, Columbus, Ohio
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**truebluefan** · 07-25-2008, 09:20 PM

The word colt can be defined as a young or inexperienced person, although Colt Knost, age 23, is far removed from that definition entering the Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational.

Knost, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, turned professional after winning the U.S. Amateur and U.S. Public Links Championship in the summer of 2007. By turning pro, he forfeited invitations to play in the 2008 Masters, U.S. Open and British Open. However, the top-ranked amateur wished to move ahead with his professional career, which has proven to be a smart decision. In May, Knost notched his first professional victory at the Fort Smith Classic presented by Stephens, Inc.

Last week, Knost recorded his second win at the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper. With that victory, the Dallas resident moved from No.20 on the money list to No. 2 ($253,628), all but securing one of the coveted 25 PGA TOUR cards for 2009.

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**truebluefan** · 07-25-2008, 09:21 PM

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The inaugural Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational was played in strong, gusty winds last year and the winning score was 6-under 278. With perfect weather conditions and receptive greens at the Ohio State University Scarlet Course on Thursday, this year looks to be a different story.

Four Americans -- Bryce Molder, Bill Lunde, Kelly Grunewald and Dave Schultz -- are tied for the lead with 4-under-par 67s in the first round.

Australians Scott Gardiner and Marc Leishman, along with New Zealand's Phil Tataurangi, are tied for fifth at 3-under 68 with Rich Barcelo of Reno, Nev.; Bubba Dickerson, a Jacksonville, Fla., native; Jonas Blixt, a 24-year-old Swede who turned professional four weeks ago; and Won Joon Lee, a South Korean who grew up in Australia.

There are 11 players tied for 12th at 2-under-par 69.

Last year, 15 scores of par or below were recorded in the opening round compared to 54 in Thursday's first round.

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**truebluefan** · 07-25-2008, 09:21 PM

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Scarlet Course at the Ohio State University Golf Club put up a good defense Friday as the greens firmed up, the wind picked up, and the scores went up in the second round of the Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational.

Peter Tomasulo (67), leads at 5 under par, one stroke ahead of Rich Barcelo (70) and Brendon Todd (69).

Ten players are tied for fourth at 3-under 139, including overnight co-leader Bill Lunde (72). Kelly Grunewald (73), Dave Schultz (75), and Bryce Molder (75), all first round co-leaders, slipped out of the top 10.

Tomasulo, from Long Beach, Calif., hit all 18 greens in regulation, bogeyed the first hole with a three-putt from 70 feet, then was flawless with birdies at holes 2, 7, 11, 12, and 15. A stellar 6-iron to five feet at the last left him with a chance to get to 6 under, but he narrowly missed his birdie putt.

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