Mullinax in contention at Colonial after ‘freak accident’

FORT WORTH, Texas – Trey Mullinax enters the weekend of the Charles Schwab Challenge within striking distance of the lead. Not bad for a player who suffered a “mild concussion� after a freak accident during his pro-am round Wednesday. Mullinax is solo 10th after shooting a 1-under 69 on Friday that leaves him at 4 under through two rounds at Colonial. He’ll start Saturday’s third round five shots off the pace held by leader Jonas Blixt. On the last hole of his pro-am round Wednesday, Mullinax was hit in the back of the head after an errant shot by one of his playing partners. “A little toe shank, I guess,� Mullinax said. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where CT scans were taken. He was released after doctors approved him to remain in the field and tee off Thursday morning. “We did all the precautions and did all the tests to make sure everything was good,� Mullinax said. RELATED: 307 feet, 2 inches – Spieth dialing long distance at Colonial | Blixt hoping to reverse his weekend trend | Low 60s become a habit for Na at Colonial After bogeys in two of his opening four holes, Mullinax rallied, making six birdies in a 10-hole stretch, eventually shooting a 3-under 67. Asked what kind of impact the accident had on his play, Mullinax replied: “Might’ve knocked some sense into me, to be honest. My wife always says I have a hard head.� Backing up his 67 with a 69 on Friday gives him a chance to chase his first PGA TOUR victory in his 74th start. If it happens … well, what a story it would be. “Kind of one of those freak accidents you don’t want to happen,� Mullinax said, “but good Lord, could have been worse. Happy for the results.�

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