This week: Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Thursday through Sunday, TPC Louisiana, Avondale, La.

Kelly’s second-round score: Even-par 72.

Putnam’s second-round score: 1-over 73.

Position: Kelly (3-under 141) is tied for 51st – nine strokes behind leader Jason Dufner (132). Putnam (1-under 143) missed the cut by one shot.

Recap: Kelly was in good shape midway through his second round with five birdies through nine holes – and 5-under for the tournament. Then he got a little wild off the tee, hitting drives right at the first and sixth holes that led to bogeys, and he pulled his par-3 tee …

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This week: Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Thursday through Sunday, TPC Louisiana, Avondale, La.

Kelly’s first-round score: 3-under-par 69.

Putnam’s first-round score: 2-under 70.

Position: Kelly is tied for 15th, and Putnam is tied for 33rd – all trailing co-leaders Ken Duke and Cameron Tringale (65).

Recap: Kelly recorded his best opening round in a PGA Tour event this season since his 4-under 68 at the Farmers Insurance Open in late January. And after an early bogey Thursday, he got his round going at the fifth hole when he made a 25-foot chip from in front of the green for …

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This week: Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Thursday through Sunday, TPC Louisiana, Avondale, La.

World rankings: Kelly is 386th, and Putnam is 439th.

2012 earnings: Kelly has $54,718 (193rd on the PGA Tour), and Putnam has not cashed in a tournament.

Last tournament: Both locals missed the cut at last week’s Valero Texas Open – Kelly at 11-over 155 and Putnam at 12-over 156. Kelly returned on Saturday morning with a chance to make the cut – and had bogeys or worse on his final three holes to finish up an 80. He missed the cut at the New Orleans …

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This week: Valero Texas Open, Thursday through Sunday, TPC San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.

Moore’s fourth-round score: 3-under-par 69.

Position: Moore (4-under 284) tied for eighth, five strokes behind winner Ben Curtis (9-under 280). Kelly and Putnam missed the cut Friday.

Recap: Easily the Cascade Christian’s best showing in a final round this season as it appears he is finding really good form heading into the meat of the schedule. Moore went bogey-free on the final nine holes, making birdies at No. 11 (9-iron approach to 7 feet) and No. 14 (two-putt from 66 feet on par 5). Coupled with …

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This week: Valero Texas Open, Thursday through Sunday, TPC San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.

Moore’s third-round score: 1-under-par 71.

Position: Moore (1-under 215) is tied for 15th, eight strokes behind leader Ben Curtis (9-under 207). Kelly (11-over 155) and Putnam (12-over 156) missed the cut.

Recap: A real positive development for Moore, who is one of just 20 golfers under-par after three rounds. And with the winds up again, he was also one of just 19 professionals in red figures for his round. Moore overcame an early double bogey with a strong finish – birdies at No. 16 (17-foot putt) …

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This week: Valero Texas Open, Thursday through Sunday, TPC San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.

Moore’s second-round score: Even-par 72.

Kelly’s second-round score: 3-over through 15 holes.

Putnam’s second-round score: 7-over 79.

Position: Moore (even-par 144) is tied for 26th, 10 strokes behind leader Ben Curtis (10-under 134). Kelly (6-over) is tied for 83rd, and one stroke off the cut. Putnam (12-over 156) is projected to miss the cut.

Recap: Except for missing a couple of 41/2-foot putts on the finishing holes of each side, Moore put together a remarkable round, considering the miserable afternoon weather conditions. He made three birdies …

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This week: Valero Texas Open, Thursday through Sunday, TPC San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.

Moore’s first-round score: Even-par 72.

Kelly’s first-round score: 3-over 75.

Putnam’s first-round score: 5-over 77.

Position: Moore is tied for 35th, Kelly is tied for 96th and Putnam is tied for 119th – all trailing leader Matt Every (63).

Recap: A pretty good opening score for Moore, who birdied half the par-5 holes – the last coming at No. 18 when he landed a 3-wood from 290 yards to the center of the green, and two-putt from 30 feet. … Kelly birdied the 14th hole to …

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This week: Valero Texas Open, Thursday through Sunday, TPC San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.

World rankings: Moore is 71st, Kelly is 380th and Putnam is 429th.

2012 earnings: Moore has $418,165 (78th on the PGA Tour), Kelly has $54,718 (187th on the PGA Tour) and Putnam has yet to play on this tour this season.

Last tournament: After his 88th-place finish at the Shell Houston Open earlier this month, Moore recorded his seventh made cut in nine tournaments – and is on nearly the same made-cut pace as last season (18-of-22). The biggest difference is contending, something the Cascade Christian …

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