Carolinas Am Scoring Record Set by Julian Keur

Julian Keur of Summerville, SC set a Carolinas Amateur 36-hole scoring record

JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (July 14, 2017) -- Second round results of the 103^rd Carolinas Amateur Championship conducted by the Carolinas Golf Association (CGA) at The Golf Club at Briar's Creek in Johns Island, S.C. on Friday, July 14th. (7,130 yards, par 36-36--72, Course/Slope Rating: 74.5/143).

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While temperatures reached triple digits, first round leader Julian Keur again recorded the lowest round of the day, following an opening round 65 with a six-under 66 on Friday at The Golf Club at Briar's Creek. With 13-under-par (131) overall, Keur set a Carolinas Amateur 36-hole scoring record since the championship went to a 72-hole stroke play format in 2010. The previous record of 132 was posted in 2015 by Victor Wiggins at Greensboro Country Club's Farm Course.

Keur, of Summerville, S.C., birdied holes 6 and 7 to play his opening nine in two-under-par. On the par-5 10th, Keur chipped-in for eagle. "I told my dad [his caddy] before the shot, 'I feel like making this one'," the 21-year-old Keur recalled.

For the second day in a row, Keur birdied the difficult par-4 16th and par-3 17th, stuffing his approach on each hole to within three feet of the cup. An eagle attempt for 65 on the par-5 18th just missed dropping. Settling for a two-putt birdie to finish his round, Keur holds a five-stroke lead heading into the weekend. "After winning the South Carolina Amateur Match Play last month, I knew my game was there," said the rising senior at the University of Alabama Birmingham. "I guess it's finally showing."

18-year-old Ryan Marter of Columbia, S.C. improved from third to second place behind a three-under 69. Marter's game has peaked recently, teamed with Jack Parrott the duo won the Carolinas Four-Ball in May. Last week, Marter took medalist honors at his U.S. Amateur qualifier. "My game is probably the best it's ever been," said Marter, who will attend Wofford College in the fall. "I am putting the ball great."

After each of the two bogeys Marter made Friday, he rebounded with a birdie. "I feel like my mental game is one of my strong suits, I don't let too much get to me." Marter was the recipient of the CGA's David Parrott in 2016. The award is given annually to the Carolinas-Virginias Junior Team member who displays excellence in sportsmanship, ability, and academic excellence.

Eric Edwards of Salisbury, N.C. is in third. Edwards, a rising senior at George Mason University, carded rounds of 68-69 for a two-day total of seven-under 137. A trio of golfers are tied for fourth at four-under. A rising junior at Furman University, Connor Bruns of Duncan, S.C. used a second round 67 to climb the leaderboard. Posting 72-68, both Parker Dudley of Johns Island, S.C. and Andrew Orischak of Hilton Head Island, S.C. are also at 140 after two rounds. Dudley works outside operations at The Golf Club at Briar's Creek. Orischak, the 2015 U.S. Junior Amateur runner-up is a rising sophomore at the University of Virginia.

The 36-hole cut fell at six-over-par 150. 61 players advanced to play the final 36 holes over the weekend. Third round play will begin at 7:30 a.m. from both the 1st and 10th tees. The lead group of Keur, Marter, and Edwards will start at 9:28 a.m.

The championship is conducted at 72 holes of stroke play. After 36 holes, there is a cut to the low 60 scores and ties. Entry is open to any male amateur golfer who has reached his 13th birthday by the first day of the championship, is a legal resident of North Carolina or South Carolina, is a member in good standing of a club which is a member of the CGA and has an active GHIN USGA Handicap Index at a CGA member club that does not exceed 7.4.

Scoring will be provided by the CGA throughout the championship, offering hole-by-hole updates. Live updates will also be available on the CGA’s official Twitter, @cgagolf1909. Continue to visit the CGA website throughout this championship and all year long for complete championship coverage including scores, interviews, photos, and recaps.

Capers Cup Results

The Frank F. Capers Cup Team Competition is held during rounds one and two of the Carolinas Amateur Championship that dates back to 1913. Three or four bona fide members from the same club comprise a team. The low three scores count each round. Six teams from across the Carolinas comprised the field this year.

The team from the host club of The Golf Club at Briar's Creek won this year's event with a two-day total of 440 (eight-over-par). Winning team members are Riley Boyette, Parker Dudley, and Thomas Ellenburg.

Pos.	Team	R1	R2	Total
1	Briar's Creek	223	217	440
	Johns Island, SC
2	Cedarwood CC	214	228	442
	Charlotte, NC
3	Thornblade Club	225	221	446
	Greer, SC
4	Sedgefield CC	228	222	450
	Greensboro, NC
5	High Point CC	223	227	450
	High Point, NC
6	Carolinas Eclub Charlotte	235	235	470
	Charlotte, NC

 

103rd Carolinas Amateur Championship
The Golf Club at Briar's Creek | Johns Island, S.C.

Second Round Results

Rank	Player	Affiliation	Total	R1	R2
1	Julian Keur	Summerville, SC	-13	65	66	131
2	Ryan Marter	Columbia, SC	-8	67	69	136
3	Eric Edwards	Salisbury, NC	-7	68	69	137
T4	Andrew Orischak	Hilton Head Island, SC	-4	72	68	140
T4	Connor Bruns	Duncan, SC	-4	73	67	140
T4	Parker Dudley	John's Island, SC	-4	72	68	140
T7	Blake McShea	Zebulon, NC	-3	70	71	141
T7	Carson Ownbey	Candler, NC	-3	69	72	141
T9	Bradley Kauffman	Greer, SC	-2	71	71	142
T9	Preston Ball	Raleigh, NC	-2	73	69	142
T11	Thomas Lilly	Newton, NC	-1	68	75	143
T11	Josh Branyon	Honea Path, SC	-1	71	72	143
T13	Bryce Howell	Blythewood, SC	E	72	72	144
T13	Zack Swanson	Waxhaw, NC	E	68	76	144
T13	Aaron Thomas	Belmont, NC	E	75	69	144
T13	Chandler Metz	Wilkesboro, NC	E	74	70	144
T13	Dylan Lukes	Chapel Hill, NC	E	70	74	144
T13	Nolan Mills	Charlotte, NC	E	69	75	144
T19	Caleb Proveaux	Lexington, SC	1	71	74	145
T19	Elliott Grayson	Shelby, NC	1	72	73	145
T19	Eric Bae	Pinehurst, NC	1	71	74	145
T19	Matthew Sharpstene	Asheville, NC	1	74	71	145
T19	Reilly Erhardt	Greensboro, NC	1	74	71	145
T19	Chris Kim	Cary, NC	1	71	74	145
T19	James Lightsey	Fort Mill, SC	1	71	74	145
T19	Jonathan Henry	Mooresville, NC	1	71	74	145
T27	Aaron Walker	Charlotte, NC	2	75	71	146
T27	Jake McGlone	Charlotte, NC	2	71	75	146
T27	Joseph Cansler	Clemmons, NC	2	70	76	146
T27	Blake Fiest	Huntersville, NC	2	71	75	146
T27	Carter Bingham	Greer, SC	2	74	72	146
T27	John Eades	Charlotte, NC	2	66	80	146
T33	Austin Zoller	Summerville, SC	3	70	77	147
T33	Shane Rogan	Columbia, SC	3	74	73	147
T33	Tysinger Palmer	Kernersville, NC	3	75	72	147
T33	Zach McKelvey	Rutherfordton, NC	3	70	77	147
T33	Austin Inman	Wilmington, NC	3	73	74	147
T33	Matt Carter	Easley, SC	3	76	71	147
T39	Jackson Spires	Fayetteville, NC	4	71	77	148
T39	Jacob Rutter	Winston-Salem, NC	4	70	78	148
T39	Michael Sanders	Davidson, NC	4	71	77	148
T39	Riley Boyette	Charleston, SC	4	74	74	148
T39	Chris Jones	Charlotte, NC	4	72	76	148
T44	Christian Sease	Mt. Pleasant, SC	5	72	77	149
T44	Joe Kastelic	Hickory, NC	5	70	79	149
T44	John O'Brien	Columbia, SC	5	68	81	149
T44	Levi Grogan	Canton, NC	5	75	74	149
T44	Logan Harrell	Huntersville, NC	5	76	73	149
T44	Seth Robertson	Inman, SC	5	73	76	149
T50	Eric Williams	Goldsboro, NC	6	75	75	150
T50	Jamie Wilson	Mount Pleasant, SC	6	76	74	150
T50	Jordan Warnock	Roebuck, SC	6	74	76	150
T50	Robert Lutomski	Simpsonville, SC	6	76	74	150
T50	Zachary Bishop	Travelers Rest, SC	6	71	79	150
T50	Chandler Mulkey	Charleston, SC	6	74	76	150
T50	Chris Cassetta	Kernersville , NC	6	76	74	150
T50	Connor Armistead	Charlotte, NC	6	77	73	150
T50	Justin Emmons	Asheboro, NC	6	72	78	150
T50	T.A. Fulmer	Charleston , SC	6	74	76	150
T50	Thomas Eubanks	Charlotte , NC	6	79	71	150
T50	Tripp French	Columbia, SC	6	71	79	150
The following players did not make the cut
CUT	Johnson Holliday	Aynor, SC	7	78	73	151
CUT	Chase Wilson	Matthews, NC	7	75	76	151
CUT	Christopher Blum	Raleigh, NC	7	73	78	151
CUT	Will Straub	Huntersville, NC	7	71	80	151
CUT	Jay Roberts	Davidson, NC	8	73	79	152
CUT	Joe Jaspers	Huntersville, NC	8	78	74	152
CUT	Bobby Few	Lugoff, SC	8	75	77	152
CUT	Jared Chinn	Fayetteville, NC	8	78	74	152
CUT	Logan McNeely	Conover, NC	8	74	78	152
CUT	Thomas Ellenburg	N. Charleston, SC	8	77	75	152
CUT	Brandon Mader	Greenville, NC	9	74	79	153
CUT	Doug Ramey	Greer, SC	9	72	81	153
CUT	Dustin Moore	Greensboro, NC	9	76	77	153
CUT	Jake Corn	Rock hill, SC	9	77	76	153
CUT	Kell Graham	Charlotte, NC	9	76	77	153
CUT	Luke Grogan	Canton, NC	9	78	75	153
CUT	Patrick Schweitz	Clayton, NC	9	78	75	153
CUT	Richard Oref	Charleston, SC	9	80	73	153
CUT	Charles Dallery	Sumter, SC	9	76	77	153
CUT	Raymond Wooten	Clemson, SC	9	76	77	153
CUT	Trey Burton	Hickory, NC	9	82	71	153
CUT	Weston Sanders	Greenwood , SC	9	72	81	153
CUT	Harry Reynolds	Greenville, SC	10	76	78	154
CUT	Jackson Neff	Greensboro, NC	10	76	78	154
CUT	Peyton Shore	Saluda, SC	10	79	75	154
CUT	Thomas Todd	Laurens, SC	10	78	76	154
CUT	Bradley Calloway	Asheboro, NC	10	81	73	154
CUT	Hardin Councill	High Point, NC	10	77	77	154
CUT	Jake Carter	Aiken, SC	10	76	78	154
CUT	Mark Absher	Winston Salem, NC	10	77	77	154
CUT	William Carter	Laurinburg, NC	10	73	81	154
CUT	Lee Mitchell	Conover, NC	11	75	80	155
CUT	Sumner Tate	Raleigh, NC	11	81	74	155
CUT	Tripp Summerlin	Summerfield, NC	11	79	76	155
CUT	Nathan Young	Raleigh , NC	11	80	75	155
CUT	Matthew Laydon	Charleston, SC	12	79	77	156
CUT	Grant Smith	Charlotte, NC	12	74	82	156
CUT	Hunter Watkins	Lexington, SC	12	75	81	156
CUT	Zach Schwab	Columbia, SC	12	76	80	156
CUT	Brady Eckard	Conover, NC	13	81	76	157
CUT	Brett Waters	Taylorsville, NC	13	72	85	157
CUT	Charlie Ipock	Darlington, SC	13	76	81	157
CUT	Tanner Gross	Archdale, NC	13	86	71	157
CUT	Thomas Messenheimer	Morganton, NC	13	79	78	157
CUT	Jordan Smith	Summerfield, NC	14	79	79	158
CUT	Carter Cook	Cornelius, NC	14	74	84	158
CUT	Justin Howell	Greer, SC	14	80	78	158
CUT	Jay Jay Howard	Concord, NC	15	80	79	159
CUT	Michael McKee	Ware Shoals, SC	15	78	81	159
CUT	Michael Sutton	Goldsboro, NC	15	79	80	159
CUT	Brad Clark	Chapel Hill, NC	16	79	81	160
CUT	Douglas Perkins	Gastonia, NC	17	85	76	161
CUT	Matthew Hopper	Greenville, SC	17	70	91	161
CUT	Madison Duffie	Gastonia, NC	17	78	83	161
CUT	Zach Bostic	Gaffney, SC	17	80	81	161
CUT	Jack Parrott	Columbia, SC	19	84	79	163
CUT	Rhett Merritt	Easley, SC	19	76	87	163
CUT	Ashley Fuquay	Greensboro, NC	20	80	84	164
CUT	Hunter Oxendine	Fayetteville, NC	20	82	82	164
CUT	Peter Hinnant	Winston-Salem, NC	20	78	86	164
CUT	Wick Andrews	Columbia, SC	20	76	88	164
CUT	Tim Bunten	Concord, NC	22	82	84	166
CUT	Kurt Waldthausen	Simpsonville, SC	25	86	83	169
CUT	Landon Taylor	Mount Holly, NC	26	86	84	170
CUT	Richard Cox	Greenville, SC	26	77	93	170
CUT	Thomas Hunter	Florence, SC	37	88	93	181
WD	Scott Patnode	Belmont, NC	-	72	WD	WD
WD	Gary Odom	Greenwood, SC	-	79	WD	WD
WD	Daniel Jackson	Matthews, NC	-	81	WD	WD
WD	Addison Cashwell	Concord, NC	-	WD	WD	WD

 

Championship Schedule

Thursday, June 13
Round 1 – 18 holes stroke play
(Tee times at 8:00am/12:45pm off #1 and #10 tees)

Friday, July 14
Round 2 – 18 holes stroke play
(Tee times at 8:00am/12:45pm off #1 and #10 tees)
Cut to low 60 scores and ties. Field re-paired according to score.

Saturday, July 15
Round 3. Tee times begin at 7:30am off #1 and #10 tees.
Field re-paired according to score.

Saturday, July 16
Final Round. Tee times begin at 7:30am off #1 and #10 tees.
Awards ceremony immediately following play.

                                       

About the Carolinas Golf Association (CGA)

The CGA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization that was founded in 1909 to promote and to protect the game of golf in the Carolinas by providing competitions, education, support and benefits to golf clubs and golfers. The CGA is the second largest golf association in the country with over 700 member clubs represented by nearly 150,000 individuals.

The CGA annually conducts 48 championships and five team match competitions for men, women, juniors, and seniors. It also runs over 150 One-Day (net and gross) events as well as qualifying for USGA national championships. The CGA serves golf in the Carolinas with numerous programs such as: the USGA Handicap System; tournament management software and support; course measuring and course/slope ratings; agronomy consultation; answers about the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, and Handicapping; Carolinas Golf Magazine; Interclub series; Tarheel Youth Golf Association; Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame; expense assistance for USGA Junior and Girls' Junior qualifiers from the Carolinas; and the Carolinas Golf Foundation (CGF). The CGF has distributed nearly $2,000,000 since 1977 to benefit Carolinas' golf initiatives including junior and women's programs.    

For more information about the CGA, visit our website.

 

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