Tight Race Sets the Stage for Dramatic Final Round at 76th Herman Sani Tournament

Golf has a way of keeping players humble.

Just one day after lighting up the course with a blistering 9-under 63 in the opening round of the 76th Herman Sani Tournament presented by Coppola Enterprises, Albia’s Darin Fisher found himself grinding to stay in contention on Saturday.

Fisher, now 7-under for the tournament after a second-round 74 (+2), needed three clutch birdies down the stretch to remain in the final pairing for Sunday’s decisive round at Hyperion Field Club.

He’ll be chasing 18-year-old Andrew Johannsen (above) of Johnston, who backed up his opening round with another strong performance to take the solo lead at 9-under. Johannsen, who calls Hyperion home, has fired off 12 birdies and an eagle through the first 36 holes, showing no signs of letting up as he heads into the final round with a two-shot advantage.

Hot on his heels is a tightly packed leaderboard. Fisher shares second place with Jack Dumas and Andrew O’Brien, both of whom surged into contention with matching 68s (-4) on Saturday. Just one shot further back at 6-under are four more challengers, including Hyperion member J.D. Anderson, setting the stage for a thrilling Sunday showdown.

In the Senior Division, Jon Brown holds a three-shot lead over Sam Billmeyer, with three others sitting four shots behind.

Dave Gaer leads the Super Senior Division by four strokes, while Rob Christensen and Pat Roan look to mount a Sunday comeback of their own.

Championship Sunday is shaping up to be a can’t-miss finish in Johnston.

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