Senior Zack Winkowski was one of only seven golfers from the section to advance Monday to the second round of WPIAL qualifiers.

Golfers had to score 82 or less in 18 holes at Cedar Brook’s “gold” golf course to qualify. Winkowski shot an 80, which he said was pretty average for him.

Winkowski now is preparing for the second qualifying round. He acknowledges that it will be challenging and he isn’t confident as he was with this past qualifier, but he’s staying focused and motivated.

“I just want to make it through the next qualifier to play at Oakmont, which is WPIALs,” Winkowski said.

The next round will consist of about 40 golfers on Sept. 27, with only the top 12 going to WPIALS