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June 14, 2012

Kelpin keeps lead

Michigan Open concludes today

WASHINGTON — Barrett Kelpin kept cruising on Wednesday at the Michigan Open, taking a four-shot lead into the final day.

The Kalamazoo pro shot a 6-under 66 at The Orchards in the third round to move to 19-under. Nationwide Tour player Jeff Cuzzory is second at 15-under.

Play concludes today in suburban Detroit.

Traverse City native and defending champion Randy Hutchison shot a 73 Wednesday and is tied for 11th at 5-under with former Michigan State teammate Ryan Brehm.

Thompsonville's Korey Mahoney is tied for 13th at 4-under.

In a group at even par and tied for 24th is Glen Arbor's Lee Houtteman. GT Resort & Spa head pro Scott Hepert is tied for 30th at 1-over.

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