KLAMATH FALLS — Two Central Oregon golfers are within two shots of the lead after the first round Tuesday of the Pacific Northwest Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship.

Jeff Ward, a member at Bend Golf and Country Club, shot a 2-under-par 70 at Running Y Ranch to push into a four-way tie for third place. Charlie Rice, who is also a member at Bend, is just a shot behind Ward and in seventh place.

Washington golfers Bjorn Bjorke, of Port Orchard, and Tyler Daniels, of Walla Walla, are tied for the lead at 3 under.

The 54-hole Mid-Amateur, which is limited to golfers age 25 and older, is scheduled to conclude on Thursday.

— Bulletin staff report