Wittenberg leads by 2 in Wichita

9:44 PM, Jun 21, 2012   |    comments
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Wichita, KS (Sports Network) - Casey Wittenberg fired an 8-under 63 on Thursday to grab a 2-stroke lead after the opening round of the Wichita Open.

Wittenberg, a former U.S. Amateur runner-up, earned his first tour win earlier this year at the Louisiana Open.

Kevin Johnson, the 2006 champion, and Jason Gore, the Nationwide Tour leader in career wins, share second place at 6-under 65.

Fabian Gomez, the 2007 runner-up, carded a 5-under 66 and is one of 11 players tied for fourth on the North Course at Crestview Country Club.

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