Round Two Leader of the 106th Kentucky Open, Cooper Musselman (p) 

RICHMOND, KY (July 23, 2025) — Round two of the 106th Kentucky Open concluded under ideal summer conditions and with a sun-soaked afternoon at Gibson Bay Golf Course. The day featured both a historic milestone and a red-hot performance, as longtime PGA Professional Steve Cox made his 50th and final start in the championship, and Cooper Musselman (p) surged to the top of the leaderboard with a stellar seven-under 65.

A fixture in Kentucky golf for decades, Steve Cox, PGA, was honored with a heartfelt sendoff. Surrounded by fellow PGA Members, supporters, and a surprise visit from his son, Cox teed off with misty eyes, reflecting on his decorated career and contributions to the game.

At the top of the leaderboard, Cooper Musselman (p) of Louisville continued his outstanding form. Musselman’s second round featured birdies on holes 1, 2, 5, 7, and 17, along with an eagle on the par-5 16th, resulting in a seven-under-par 65 and a two-day total of 16-under 128. With a five-shot lead heading into the final round, Musselman remains focused on consistency.

“Game plan for tomorrow is the same game plan as the last couple days,” Musselman said. “Stay patient and know there are plenty of birdie opportunities out there, so don’t kick yourself too hard when you don’t make all of them. Stay patient, and try to make as many as you can.”

Five strokes behind is Billy Basham (p), also of Louisville, who posted a two-under 70 with birdies on holes 7, 12, 14, and 16. Despite bogeys on 3 and 6, Basham kept himself in the hunt at 11-under 133, tied for second with Justin Tereshko (a) of Lexington.

“Biggest highlight was just not getting down on myself after making two bogeys on the front side,” Basham said. “I stuck to my game plan, knowing I can make birdies out here.”

Tereshko, the leading amateur, carded a one-under 71 to match Basham’s total. His round included birdies on holes 1, 7, 12, 13, and 16, countered by bogeys on 5 and 14 and a double bogey on 11.

“I was a little surprised,” Tereshko admitted. “I looked at the leaderboard on my last hole, thinking at eleven-under that I’d be in eighth, ninth, or tenth. I was shocked to see I was in second.”

KPGA Professionals

Jeremy Martin, of Georgetown, leads the KPGA Professionals at 10-under-par 134 after two strong rounds. He holds a one-shot advantage over CJ Jones of Frankfort, who sits at nine-under 135. Daniel Iceman, PGA, of Shelbyville rounds out the top three at eight-under 136.

Amateurs

Among the amateurs, Tereshko leads the pack at 11-under-par and enters the final round in a share of second place on the overall leaderboard. Not far behind are Talen Beane of California and Tucker Jones of Richmond, who both sit at 10-under 134.

Professionals

In the professional ranks, Musselman leads by a commanding five strokes. Basham holds solo second at 11-under, while Jansen Preston of Lexington and Jeremy Martin of Georgetown are tied for third at 10-under 134 after strong back-to-back rounds.

Players will also be competing for exemptions — the top 20 finishers and ties this week will automatically qualify for the 2026 Kentucky Open, to be held at Indian Hills Country Club, July 28–30, 2026.

The Kentucky PGA extends its appreciation to Gibson Bay Golf Course and its staff for hosting this championship, along with the City of Richmond for their support of professional and amateur golf in the Commonwealth.

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About the Kentucky PGA:

The Kentucky PGA (KPGA) is one of the 41 sections that comprise The PGA of America.  Formed in 1925, the Kentucky PGA has a professional membership of more than 325 men and women professionals across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, each of whom is dedicated to promoting the game in Kentucky.

The Kentucky PGA is dedicated to the promotion of the game of golf and providing ongoing education and professional development of Kentucky PGA Professionals.  Kentucky PGA Professionals are responsible for conducting a variety of golf-related functions, which include general management, golf instruction, tournament operations, golf shop merchandising, junior golf programs, golf club repair, and much more.  KPGA is a founding member of Golf House Kentucky, the umbrella organization that manages Kentucky’s Family of Golf Organizations.