Kiwi golfer Steven Alker is in the same spot he was last week after shooting an ever-par 71 in his first round of the Web.com Tour's Cox Classic in Nebraska today.
This time last week Alker also opened with an even-par round of 71 at the News Sentinel Open in in Knoxville and had to rely on a four-under 67 in his second round to make the cut.
Alker will now need to go under the card in his second round this week if he wants to play the weekend. Today's effort left him in a share of 107th, eight shots back from co-leaders Andrew Loupe and Billy Hurley III.
Alker is right on the cusp of earning his PGA Tour card for next season. He is 22nd on the Web.com Tour's order of merit - the top 25 earn their cards automatically - and tour cards will be given out after this weekend's tournament.
He could still win his ticket to the show if he misses the cut this week but would have to rely on other players around him on the money list not performing.
