Kevin Dougherty builds Southwestern Am lead
GILBERT, Ariz. (June 14, 2012) -- Kevin Dougherty of Murrieta, California, increased his lead in the 97th Annual Southwestern Amateur Golf Tournament at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain, Marana, Arizona, by shooting a solid 70 (-2) on a day where light but sometimes gusty winds and more difficult hole locations drove an increase in the average score of the field. Kevin's third round score gives him a total of 205 (-11) on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Design layout, four shots clear of Michael Davan from Hoopeston, Illinois. Michael shot 71 (-1) today for a three day total of 209 (-7).
The low rounds of the day, 68 (-4), belonged to Cameron Harrel from Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Ben Geyer from Arbuckle, California. Cameron improved his position from tied for 20th place to solo third with a three total of 211 (-5). Ben improved his position from tied for 42nd place to tied for 9th place. Other scores of players with Tucson connections include: Dylan Healey 74—212 (-4), Dylan Kornberg 77—220 (+4) and George Cunningham 81—221 (+5).
The Cal State Fullerton Team of Mark Anguiano from Whittier, California, and Scott Rubzin from Rancho, California won the Team Challenge Event with a best three score total of 209. They will have their entry fees waived for the 2013 Southwestern Amateur. This year’s tournament will conclude tomorrow, Friday, June 15th, at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain with tee-times between 7:00-8:40am. The public is invited to come out and watch these fine players.
ABOUT THE Southwestern Amateur
72-hole stroke play championship for national-level
amateurs with a handicap index of
1.4 or better. After 36 holes, the field will be
cut to the low 36 and ties. The
SWGA Selection Committee will select players
to
compete based upon
exemptions, playing resume and rankings.
The SWGA reserves the right to invite
amateurs of national and international
reputation, as well as other amateurs "of
note", to enter into the tournament.
Applicants are urged to submit their entries
with golf resumes of accomplishment in
major tournaments and other competitive
record
information.
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