Kelly started out his senior season strong with a solo runner-up finish at the Ohio Cup over the weekend as well as a top-six performance at the Don Underwood Invitational on Monday/Tuesday.
The senior is picking up right where he left off as he had eight top-10 finishes last year and a 72.93 scoring average, the fourth-best single season scoring average in conference history.
The all-conference first team selection helped the Oilers win both events by firing a (-5) 139 at the Ohio Cup and a (+4) 217 at the Don Underwood Invitational.
At the Ohio Cup over the weekend, the senior shot a (+1) 73 and found himself tied for 11th, four shots back going into the final round. On day two, Kelly shot a tournament best (-6) 66 and climbed up nine spots to finish solo second behind playing competitor and teammate Caleb Westfall.
At the Don Underwood Invitational, Kelly stayed consistent firing rounds of (+2) 73, (-1) 70 and (+3) 74, while finishing tied for sixth for the tournament.
Kelly and Findlay will look to win their third consecutive tournament as the Oilers travel to Owensboro, Ky., to take part in the Great Midwest Fall Preview starting on September 16.