Conor Purcell makes cut in maiden PGA event but Séamus Power falls well short
The Dubliner had carded a 68 in Thursday's opening round at the Hurstbourne Country Club course, and while he was not able to match that on Friday, he was still able to stay inside the cut mark on level par in the tournament which is co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour.
Purcell, who earned his DP World Tour card at the end of last year, bogeyed the fifth and seventh on Friday as he struggled early on. It didn't get better at the start of his back nine with another bogey on the tenth, before bouncing back with a birdie on 12.
Another bogey on 14 proved a temporary setback as he finished on a positive note with a birdie on the 18th to ensure that he will be involved in the weekend rounds.
However, Séamus Power missed the cut after a 73 left the Waterford man on seven.
Chan Kim is the runaway leader at the halfway stage after a 68 left the American on 11 under, five clear of the chasing pack.
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