Grove sixth after two rounds of Washington Open golf tourney

KENT, Wash. - Avondale Golf Club assistant pro Russell Grove is in sixth place after two rounds of the 54-hole Washington Open Invitational golf tournament at the Meridian Valley Country Club.

Grove, the former Coeur d'Alene and University of Idaho standout, has shot 71-70-141, 3 under par. Matt Cowell of Lake Padden Golf Club in Bellingham, Wash., shot 69-68-137, 7 under par, and leads by three strokes. Jeff Coston of Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club is one of four players tied for second at 4-under.

The tournament concludes today.