WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Bend pro golfer Brandon Kearney is in contention after two rounds of the Northwest Open Invitational.

Kearney, 34, shot a 2-under-par 70 in Tuesday’s second round at Wine Valley Golf Club. After a 68 Monday, Kearney stands at 6 under and in third place, four shots behind leader Casey McCoy, a pro from Tumwater, Wash.

Kearney, an assistant pro at Bend Golf and Country Club, is attempting to repeat as champion of the Northwest Open, a major championship in the PGA of America’s Pacific Northwest section.

The 54-hole tournament concludes with today’s final round.

— Bulletin staff report