Perhaps the best—at least highest ranked—golfer in Lutherville is now tied for first in the 87th annual Mid Atlantic PGA Professional Championship, slipping slightly after leading first day of the tournament. 

Local man David Hutsell is level with Chip Sullivan, of Troutville, Va., after the second day on the links at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, VA, according to a release. 

Hutsell, PGA director of instruction at the Elkridge Club, finished a solid 8-under par after the first day, only to slip slightly to 2-over in the second round on a par 73. 

"Sullivan’s first round score of 69 on the River course was matched with a steady 4-under par 68 on the Woods course.  He made the turn at 1-under par and then posted birdies on holes #13, #16 and #18 to finish the back nine at 3-under par," according to the release. 

Check out the MAPGA leaderboard here. 

The field has been cut down to 70 going into the final day, down from 165 at the start of the tournament. The top 11 players and three except players—including Hutsell—will advance to play in the 2013 PGA Professional National Championship in June. 

Keep up with live action from the field by following @M_A_P_G_A on Twitter. Use the hashtag #12MAPGAPC. 

Stay with Patch as we track Hutsell's progress. 

Related Links: 

• Harford's Hutsell Wins Maryland Open
• Local Pro Golfer to be Profiled by CBS Sports
• Lutherville Golfer Leading Day 1 of PGA Qualifier

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CORRECTION: Hutsell's score has been changed to accurately reflect the par of the course.