Chris Korte of Littleton, the former University of Denver golfer who has won both the CGA Amateur and the CGA Match Play, shot a 3-under-par 68 and shares fifth place after Wednesday’s opening round of a Web.com Tour Q-school Pre-Qualifying tournament in Lincoln, Neb.
Korte (left), who’s making his pro debut, made four birdies and a bogey in round 1.
The top 39 players — out of an original field of 73 — after 54 holes will advance to the “First Stage” of Q-school.
All five players with strong Colorado ties competing in Lincoln shot 72 or below on Wednesday, with former University of Colorado golfer Kevin Kring posting a 70, Jacob Fair of Lone Tree a 71, and Tom Gempel of Lone Tree and Glenn Workman of Pueblo West 72s.
Stephen Stalling of Louisville, Ky., holds the first-round lead after a 66.
After five Pre-Qualifying tournaments are held, there will be 12 First Stage events set for various dates from Sept. 25 to Oct. 9, then five Second Stage tourneys from Oct. 30-Nov. 9. The Final Stage is Dec. 6-9 in Chandler, Ariz.
Web.com Tour Pre-Qualifying
At Lincoln, Neb. Aug. 29-31 (Top 39 Finishers After 54 Holes Advance)
5. Chris Korte, Littleton 68
11. Former CU golfer Kevin Kring 70
14. Jacob Fair, Lone Tree 71
21. Tom Gempel, Lone Tree 72
21. Glenn Workman, Pueblo West 72
For all the scores from Lincoln, CLICK HERE.
