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Braxton Kuntz, a 22-year-old from Winnipeg, is turning heads at the Manitoba Open after shooting a five-under 65—putting him just one shot behind the leader. He barely made it into the tournament through qualifying, where he also shot five-under and even eagled three par-fives. Now competing against PGA Tour Americas stars, Kuntz says this round felt stress-free, bogey-free, and even his first drive was perfect—a stark contrast to his recent struggles. He’s tied for second with six other players, including Canadian Joey Savoie, who already has a win this season. With $225,000 on the line and crucial Korn Ferry Tour points, every shot counts as the field gets cut after Friday. It’s been 17 years since a Canadian won this event—and Kuntz might be the one to change that.

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