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After the first round, Rory Asselta of Ramsey, New Jersey holds the solo round one lead, firing five birdies and an eagle to finish the day with an opening round score of five-under 67.
When asked about his plan for tomorrow, Asselta expressed with a smile, that his plan is “to keep the same mindset as today and to make a lot of birdies.”
Five players stand T2 each posting four-under 68 for round one:
- John Lunsford of Cullman, AL
- Aiden Tiet of Richardson, TX
- Michael Snyder of Lillington, NC
- William Long of Alpharetta, GA
- Clipper Salmon of Tampa, FL
Round One Notes:
- Easiest Hole: #1
- Hardest Hole: #15
About the Southern Golf Association (SGA)
The Southern Golf Association, founded in 1902, is one of the oldest golf organizations and serves member clubs over a 15-state area. Recognized by the United States Golf Association (USGA) and Regional Golf Associations as one of the leaders in the promotion of Amateur Golf, SGA championships are selected for inclusion as criteria for selecting players for USGA and State team competitions. Through the years, SGA Champions have been chosen to represent various state golf associations in selected team competitions, including the Walker Cup and World Amateur. The SGA is host to the Southern Junior Championship as well as the Southern Amateur Championship each year.
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