Siegfried Leads 27th Amateur with 6-under 65
2015 Champion Jimmy Siegfried said he came into the championship playing really well, “I just came here trying to enjoy myself, got the ball rolling today and hit it really well. I like playing out here (Norwood Hills CC).” Siegfried opened play in the 27th Amateur with a 6-under 65 to hold the overnight clubhouse lead by 5.
“Coming back here as a former champion, against the best in St. Louis, I can play with these guys. Everything clicked and I hope I can keep it going” said Siegfried coming back as a past champion. Siegfried will go Friday morning in Round 2 and see if he can build upon the lead.
Recently reinstated amateur Shawn Jasper held the clubhouse the lead with the only other subpar round on Thursday. Jasper opened his championship with a 1-under 70 in the morning at Norwood Hills. Commenting on his round Jasper stated, “I did not get off to the best start bogeying 10 and 11 out of the gate, but hit it pretty solid most of the day and was able to turn at Even. Birdied 7 and 8 to finish the round on a good note. The golf course was perfect with smooth greens rolling at a perfect speed.”
A number of competitors are bunched up in T-3 position at 72. Round 2 will continue Friday at Norwood Hills CC with play beginning at 7:30a. The field will be cut to the Low 40 scores and ties for the final round Saturday. For all of Thursday’s scores use the link below.
27th METROPOLITAN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
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