Alex Beach of Stamford, Connecticut, shot 3-under-par 68 on the East Course on Monday at Belfair Golf Club to take a one-shot lead at the midway point of the 52nd PGA Professional Championship.

Former champion Ron Philo Jr. of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, grabbed the lead after the first round of the 52nd PGA Professional Championship on Sunday at Belfair Golf Club.