FRIPP ISLAND, S.C. — Oscar Hammar has thought about what he can accomplish Tuesday since the moment his coach told him about it.

Hammar, a senior at Division II Georgia Southwestern, is the solo leader with 18 holes to play at Golfweek’s Fripp Island to Bermuda Invite. He shot 8 under after 36 holes Monday at Fripp Island’s Ocean Point Course and has a two-shot lead heading into the final round.

If he’s able to win, he’ll become the first player in Division II golf history to earn an exemption to a PGA Tour event.

“It’s a possible dream come true tomorrow if I’m able to get it done,” Hammar said. “We’ll see. It’s exciting to have the opportunity.”

The winner of the Fripp Island to Bermuda Invite will be in the field at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship in three weeks, set for Nov. 13-16. And one of the deepest fields in D-II golf will chase Hammar in an effort to earn their first professional start.

Hammar, who is not ranked in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, opened in 5-under 67 on Monday morning. His round featured five birdies and an eagle on the par-5 sixth. Then on his second 18 holes, Hammar closed with three birdies in five holes to sign for 69 and open a two-stroke advantage on Lincoln Memorial freshman Harry Dickens. And now, he’s 18 holes away from history.

“He’s just got to do what he did today,” Georgia Southwestern coach Darcy Donaldson said. “I don’t ever really worry about Oscar. He just goes out and does his thing. It’s going to be interesting. When you’re in that position, you learn a lot about yourself. And I think he can get it done.”

Georgia Southwestern leads in the team competition by one shot at 11 under over second-ranked Lee University. Columbus State is the only other team under par, sitting at 3 under.

While the team competition is a tight race, all eyes will be on the individual leaderboard down the stretch Tuesday. Hammar has the advantage, but Dickens is ready for the chase.

“Just try to play one shot at a time,” he said. “Obviously that’s the main goal, but one shot at a time and see how it goes.”