The weatherman cooperated on Thursday and minimized weather distractions during play of the second round of the Palmetto Amateur. One of the first round leaders, Josh Gallman from Gaffney, SC, held on to his position in the lead by shooting an even par 70 and now stands at three under par.

The first round of the 2009 Palmetto Amateur is complete. Two contestants shot three under on the par 70 Palmetto Golf Club course, Josh Gallman, a member of the University of South Carolina Upstate golf team and Hunter Slatton, who plays for the University of Alabama.