SAN FRANCISCO — Grand Forks' Carson Skarperud was consistent Tuesday on Day 2 at the U.S. Amateur.

The UND golfer shot an 81 — after shooting an 80 on Day 1 on Monday — to finish with a two-day total of 161 at the Olympic Club.

Skarperud, a former Grand Forks Red River standout, didn't budge from his place in the field. He started the day in 304th and ended the day in 304th.

Skarperud, whose dad Tim Skarperud served as caddie, birdied No. 17 for his lone birdie of Round 2.

Skarperud was par on eight holes, was bogey on nine holes and shot a 7 for his worst hole of the day on No. 14.

Skarperud's trip to the U.S. Amateur is a rarity in Grand Forks golf. According to a Herald article in 1988, Alan Thompson Jr. was believed to be the first local golfer to qualify for the tournament in 198

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