B.J. Knox wins the 52nd Firecracker

B.J. Knox learned to play golf at Kenton Station Golf Course.

Today he shot an 8-under 62 in the 2nd round of Kenton Station's 52nd Firecracker and won the tournament with a 36-hole total of 19-under 121.

Knox, a rising junior at Shawnee State University, began the day in a four-way tie for first place. He shot a 4-under 31 on the front nine to take a two-shot lead.

Knox punctuated the victory by chipping in for a birdie on the final hole.

Corey Richmond finished second, four shots back at 125.

Troy Grooms had the low round of the day with a 61, including a 28 on the front nine, and took third place at 127.

Tyler Lippert finished in fourth place at 128.

Four-time defending champion Deron Feldhaus tied for fifth place at 131.

Other flight winners include:

First Flight
Rick Harmon 134

Second Flight
Anthony Shirley 144

Third Flight
Jeff Sheperd 149

Fourth Flight
Darren Wood 161

Fifth Flight
Nick Frame 168