Smith (Jasper, Ga.) sits at 8-under 134, one clear of hometown favorite Luc Kelty of Louisville heading into today's final round at Harmony Landing. Nora Qu leads the girls at 9-under, three ahead of defending champion Elin Wang.
Matthew Naumec (Boston) carded eight birdies for a 6-under 66 and medalist honors, with Robert Henley and Sam Grindle (playoff winner) also punching tickets to The Lido at Sand Valley, Sept 26-Oct 1. Venezuela's Jose Aguilar holed his drive for an albatross on the 338-yard 10th.
Connor closed with a 78 to come from one back and win by three at Fairlawn Country Club. Cynthia Acker cruised to the Super Senior Division title by nine.
