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Sihan Sandhu of Ashburn, Virginia delivered an impressive opening round, carding eight-under par 64 to claim the first round lead of the 119th Southern Amateur Championship. His round, highlighted by nine birdies, positions him at the top of the leaderboard with a four-stroke lead over his competition.
Sandhu expressed that while he survived the long walk that is Blessings, he “played well and had a fun time out there.”
When asked about his approach to hang onto the lead he expressed that “the effort is going to be there and we will see what the outcome is.”
The following players each stand tied for second, carding four-under par 68.
- Garrett Endicott of San Antonio, Texas
- Ethan Evans of Mercer Island, Washington
- Zachery Pollo of Rocklin, California
Field Average score: 75.68
5 eagles posted in Round One
435 birdies posted in Round One
17 players broke par
Easiest Hole: 15, Par 5 (average 4.69)
Hardest Hole: 12, Par 4 (average 4.57)
The second round of the 119th Southern Amateur Championship begins tomorrow, July 17 at 7:30 a.m. off #1 and #10 tees.
For more information about the Southern Amateur Championship, visit the Southern Golf Association website.
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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