round of the 54-hole Junior Golf Association of America's Tournament of Champions in Alliance, Ohio.

Zelkin yesterday took over the lead in the 18-21 age division when he fired a 77, finishing the two rounds on 154. Bermuda's Adam Tufts, who started the day tied for the lead with Zelkin, fell into second place three strokes behind with a second-round score of 80.

Chris Garland continued his challenge for honours in the 15-17 age division with a 80 yesterday and goes into today's last round just two strokes behind the leader on 156. The other local players in this division struggled somewhat and fell further down in the field.