This theme is emerging among the individual leaders at the National Golf Invitational
Nixon Lauritzen is competing in the 2026 Men's National Golf Invitational at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes. He is currently three shots behind leader Brody Leid after a strong second-round performance. The tournament winner will earn an exemption into the PGA Tour's Butterfield Bermuda Championship in October.
- ▪Nixon Lauritzen recorded 10 birdies during his second-round 7-under 65.
- ▪He is three shots behind Wyoming's Brody Leid, who leads the tournament at 14 under.
- ▪Lauritzen's performance has helped Grand Canyon University maintain an eight-shot advantage over Missouri.
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