Caleb Manuel putts toward the 17th hole during the second round of the Maine Amateur on Wednesday at Webhannet Golf Club in Kennebunk. Manuel shot an 8-under 63 and will take a two-stroke lead into the final round.

Ron Kelton tees off on the third hole during the second round of the Maine Amateur. Kelton is in third place at 1 under after shooting a 71 on Wednesday.

Caleb Manuel watches his tee shot on the third hole.

Caleb Manuel chips onto the green on the third hole. Manuel, the defending Maine Amateur champion, carded eight birdies with no bogeys in Wednesday's round.

Caleb Manuel watches his shot approach the green on the eighth hole. Manuel birdied the hole, capping a run of four straight birdies.

Ron Kelton swings on the fourth fairway. Kelton, of The Purpoodock Club, will be in the final group Thursday along with Caleb Manuel and Mike Arsenault Jr.

Caleb Manuel tees off on the fourth hole.

Caleb Manuel watches his tee shot on the 18th hole.

Ron Kelton chips onto the green on the third hole.