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Taylor Takes The Lead At The Carolinas Amateur

 

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (July 9, 2021) -- Second round results of the 107th Carolinas Amateur Championship at Biltmore Forest Country Club in Asheville, N.C. on July 9, 2021. The field is competing at 6,648 yards (par 35-35--70).

 

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After a rainy start during Friday’s second round, Blake Taylor of Atkinson, N.C. is at the top of the leaderboard, carding a 4-under-par, 66 for a two-day score of 9-under-par, 131. The East Carolina University alum put his calm disposition and nerves of steel on display throughout the entirety of the day. “I was in a pretty bad spot on No. 7, so I kind of accepted that I’m gonna make bogey, and get it back later.” Taylor did get his game right back on the mark, making birdies on Nos. 8 and 9. 

 

Taylor carried that momentum through the middle stretch of his second round after he and his playing partners Austin Bonfiglio of Holly Springs, N.C., Christian Park of Charlotte, N.C. and Davis Womble of Winston-Salem, N.C. returned from the rain delay. “When you hit No. 7, there’s a big stretch of birdie holes. Nos. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, are all very get-able,” said Taylor. “And actually, Davis birdied all of them. I was just trying to make them when I could. Overall I putted well.”

 

After just missing a birdie on No. 14, Taylor hit his ball left into the trees and was forced to punch-out. Carefully judging the layout of the hole, Taylor punched out from under the trees and rolled his ball to a foot from the hole. On his round today, Taylor expressed that while he played well, there is always room for improvement. “Overall my round was solid, but it’s nice for me because I know that there’s still things I can improve on.” 

 

Rather than feeling nervous about the pressure of his position going into Saturday’s round, Taylor embraced the positive side of things. “Honestly, it’s nice,” said Taylor. “I haven’t been in this position in a while, so I’ll be able to look back on those previous times that I was leading, and play my game, the game that got me to this point. But it will be nice to feel that pressure this weekend.”

 

Heading into Saturday’s round in second position is Addison Beam of Cherryville, N.C. who fired off the low round of the day, a 6-under-par, 64. He tied his career low today and summed up his round in a few words, “made a lot of good putts, not a lot of good shots.”

 

In the day prior, Beam had shot a solid, even-par, 70, and he used his Round 1 to additionally strategize and improve on his round today.  “I was a little more careful on the back (nine) because I noticed that a lot of people yesterday played well on the front and on the back kind of fell apart,” said the rising junior on the Appalachian State men’s golf team. “So I wanted to make sure I kept it together on the back.” 

 

Davis Womble carded an outstanding 4-under-par, 66 today to tie for third with Austin Bonfiglio entering the third round. “I gave myself a lot more opportunities today,” remarked Womble. “I wasn’t scrambling as much, and I continued to drive it well.” In addition to more aggressive tactics, Womble’s putter was on fire. He made six birdies in a row and remarked, “I made them when I had the chance. The key is just to keep the putter hot.” 

 

The 2020 Carolinas Mid-Amateur Champion, Cyrus Stewart of Raleigh, N.C. holds fifth position after carding a 1-under-par, 69 in the second round for a two-day total of 3-under-par, 137. The Biltmore Forest township holds a special place in Stewart’s heart as it is where his late grandfather grew up. “My grandfather grew up in the Biltmore Forest area, he worked as a milk delivery boy and delivered to these houses around here,” said Stewart. “Coming here, it’s very special. He introduced me to the game. I miss him very much and I know my mom does. I could feel his presence with me today.” 

 

Two incredible shots of the day belonged to Stewart and John Peters of Okatie, S.C. Stewart holed out for an eagle from 130 yards on No. 18. Spectators watching on No. 18 and the adjacent holes cheered as Stewart jumped excitedly in the fairway and clicked his heels together. Peters drained a hole-in-one on the par-4, 14 from 298 yards. That was his first hole-in-one and the first of the competition this week. 

 

The cut line fell at 7-over-par, 147 overall and 66 players made it to the weekend. The third round will begin tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. with starting times until 10:45 a.m. off of No. 1. Stay tuned to our Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for live coverage of the third round of the 107th Carolinas Amateur Championship. 

 


107th Carolinas Amateur Championship

Biltmore Forest Country Club, Asheville, N.C.

Second Round Results

 

Pos. Player City, State To Par R1 R2 Total
1 Blake Taylor Atkinson, NC -9 65 66 131
2 Addison Beam Cherryville, NC -6 70 64 134
T3 Austin Bonfiglio Holly Springs, NC -4 64 72 136
T3 Davis Womble Winston-Salem, NC -4 70 66 136
5 Cyrus Stewart Raleigh, NC -3 68 69 137
T6 Matthew Sharpstene Charlotte, NC -2 68 70 138
T6 Stephen Woodard Charlotte, NC -2 67 71 138
T8 Drew Hackett Charlotte, NC -1 74 65 139
T8 Scott Harvey Kernersville, NC -1 73 66 139
T8 Ford Reynolds Columbia, SC -1 70 69 139
T11 Andrew Graham Asheville, NC E 66 74 140
T11 Timothy Driver Holly Springs, NC E 71 69 140
T11 Michael La Sasso Raleigh, NC E 71 69 140
T11 Michael Childress Salisbury, NC E 73 67 140
T11 A.J. Beechler Pinehurst, NC E 72 68 140
T11 Nick Mayfield Rock Hill, SC E 75 65 140
T11 Wade Boteler Burlington, NC E 72 68 140
T11 John  Peters Okatie, SC E 74 66 140
T19 Collin Adams Charlotte, NC +1 72 69 141
T19 Nic Brown Wendell, NC +1 74 67 141
T19 Aaron Klimchuk Asheville, NC +1 71 70 141
T19 AJ Shaffer Horse Shoe, NC +1 71 70 141
T23 Raymond Wooten Clemson, SC +2 70 72 142
T23 Frank Wrenn Greenville, SC +2 72 70 142
T23 Garland Ferrell Greenville, SC +2 70 72 142
T26 Dan Walters WInston-Salem, NC

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73 70 143
T26 Zach Bishop Travelers Rest, SC +3 69 74 143
T26 Blake Brantley Winston Salem, NC +3 73 70 143
T26 Graham Chase Charlotte, NC +3 72 71 143
T30 Connor Bruns Duncan, SC +4 76 68 144
T30 Connor Jones Raleigh, NC +4 77 67 144
T30 Jack Parrott Columbia, SC +4 72 72 144
T30 Zack Siefert Simpsonville, SC +4 70 74 144
T30 Avery Price Gastonia, NC +4 70 74 144
T30 Clayson Good Durham, NC +4 73 71 144
T36 John Eades Charlotte, NC +5 74 71 145
T36 Jake Scruggs Shelby, NC +5 72 73 145
T36 Fulton Smith Pinehurst, NC +5 73 72 145
T36 Robert Lutomski Simpsonville, SC +5 70 75 145
T36 Ike Joy Denver, NC +5 70 75 145
T36 August Lascola Durham, NC +5 75 70 145
T36 Jack Heath Charlotte, NC +5 72 73 145
T36 Kenan Poole Raleigh, NC +5 71 74 145
T36 Connor Fahey Greenville, SC +5 73 72 145
T36 Austin Adams Greenville, SC +5 75 70 145
T36 Caleb Keck Concord, NC +5 70 75 145
T36 Cole Sutherland Charlotte, NC +5 73 72 145
T48 Nicholas Mathews Mebane, NC +6 73 73 146
T48 Connor Armistead Charlotte, NC +6 74 72 146
T48 Mason Tucker Lancaster, SC +6 74 72 146
T48 Randall Hudson New Bern, NC +6 75 71 146
T48 Brad Mangum Iron Station, NC +6 76 70 146
T48 Michael Mullmann Davidson, NC +6 74 72 146
T48 WIlson Thrift Charlotte, NC +6 70 76 146
T48 Lexton Ford Lenoir, NC +6 73 73 146
T48 Ryan O'Neil Waxhaw, NC +6 75 71 146
T57 Thomas Bonney Greensboro, NC +7 76 71 147
T57 Jackson Tyler Wilmington, NC +7 74 73 147
T57 Pearse Lucas Charlotte, NC +7 75 72 147
T57 Noah Bumgarner Lenoir, NC +7 72 75 147
T57 Grayson Wotnosky Wake Forest, NC +7 75 72 147
T57 Christian Park Charlotte, NC +7 75 72 147
T57 Andrew Haarlow Greensboro, NC +7 74 73 147
T57 Daniel Coker Hartsville, SC +7 76 71 147
T57 Alex Rubino Charlotte, NC +7 74 73 147
T57 Daniel Jackson Indian Trail, NC +7 70 77 147
The following players did not make the cut
CUT Stuart Fuller Winston-Salem, NC +8 72 76 -
CUT Christopher Sperrazza Raleigh, NC +8 70 78 -
CUT Joe Kastelic Hickory, NC +8 76 72 -
CUT Walt Todd, Jr Greenville, SC +8 75 73 -
CUT Carter Busse Davidson, NC +8 76 72 -
CUT Harrison Wierse Wilmington, NC +8 72 76 -
CUT Brady Eckard Conover, NC +8 72 76 -
CUT Cass Sigmon Mt pleasant, SC +8 77 71 -
CUT Attie Giles Pinehurst, NC +8 74 74 -
CUT Anthony Conn Raleigh, NC +9 70 79 -
CUT Kurtis Grant Southern Pines, NC +9 76 73 -
CUT Jarrett Grimes Columbia, SC +9 71 78 -
CUT Joe Jaspers Huntersville, NC +9 72 77 -
CUT Daniel Neveu Pinehurst, NC +9 75 74 -
CUT Thomas Todd III Laurens, SC +9 72 77 -
CUT Symon Balbin Pinehurst, NC +9 76 73 -
CUT Evan Mendyk Summerfield, NC +9 77 72 -
CUT Daniel Bowden Wilmington, NC +9 75 74 -
CUT Nolan Mills IV Charlotte, NC +9 70 79 -
CUT Maddox Whittington Lenoir, NC +9 75 74 -
CUT Colin Trahan North Augusta, SC +9 75 74 -
CUT Brad Clark Durham, NC +9 76 73 -
CUT Ben Morehead Charlotte, NC +9 74 75 -
CUT Weston Bell Piedmont, SC +10 73 77 -
CUT Matias La Grutta Cary, NC +10 74 76 -
CUT Greg Earnhardt Greensboro, NC +10 74 76 -
CUT Nicklaus Sutton Matthews, NC +10 71 79 -
CUT Tyler Lowman Conover, NC +10 76 74 -
CUT Matthew Laydon Charleston, SC +10 79 71 -
CUT Bo Beard Waxhaw, NC +10 75 75 -
CUT Grady Anderson Greenville, NC +10 79 71 -
CUT Luke Sullivan Columbia, SC +10 73 77 -
CUT Taylor Ferguson Charlotte, NC +10 74 76 -
CUT Columb Knight Raleigh, NC +10 75 75 -
CUT Turner Edwards Charlotte, NC +10 77 73 -
CUT John Blackwell Wilmington, NC +11 76 75 -
CUT Holt Allison Conover, NC +11 73 78 -
CUT Keegan Vaugh Myrtle Beach, SC +12 78 74 -
CUT Keith Early Charlotte, NC +12 78 74 -
CUT Jacob Fuller Chapin, SC +12 76 76 -
CUT Chase Clayton Locust, NC +12 77 75 -
CUT Mitchell Tanis Pineville, NC +12 72 80 -
CUT Jeremy Revis Greenville, SC +13 79 74 -
CUT Andrew Propes Charleston, SC +13 81 72 -
CUT Jordan Bilodeau Charlotte, NC +13 80 73 -
CUT Jordan Smith Summerfield, NC +13 75 78 -
CUT Jake Conklin Cary, NC +13 75 78 -
CUT Brandon Hiott Walterboro, SC +13 77 76 -
CUT Caden Baker Mebane, NC +14 78 76 -
CUT Aidan Browning Charlotte, NC +14 78 76 -
CUT Drew Davis Lexington, NC +15 79 76 -
CUT Brandon Reece Rolesville, NC +15 79 76 -
CUT Jake Clayton Burlington, NC +15 75 80 -
CUT Jake Corn Rock Hill, SC +15 78 77 -
CUT Casey Osiecki New Bern, NC +15 79 76 -
CUT Harrison Vance Columbia, SC +16 78 78 -
CUT Austin Alexander Rutherfordton, NC +16 80 76 -
CUT Justin Guilford Davidson, NC +16 79 77 -
CUT Jim Aughtry Concord, NC +16 72 84 -
CUT Andrew Gates Greensboro, NC +17 79 78 -
CUT Carter Rains Greenville, NC +17 76 81 -
CUT Zachary Armentrout Walterboro, SC +19 79 80 -
CUT Henry Augenstein Columbia, SC +20 82 78 -
CUT Stephen Helton Clayton, NC +20 84 76 -
CUT Bob McGee Cary, NC +21 78 83 -
CUT Eli Kinlaw Mount Holly, NC +22 83 79 -
CUT Will Tharin Rocky Mount, NC +22 84 78 -
CUT Colin Browning Charlotte, NC +24 83 81 -
CUT Patrick Martin Saluda, SC +29 83 86 -
WD Garrett Risner Holly Springs, NC - WD WD -
WD Addison Lambeth Browns Summit, NC - 80 WD 80
WD Ian Campbell Charleston, SC - 80 WD 80


 

Schedule of Rounds:

 

Saturday, July 10 

Third Round - 18 Holes of Individual Stroke Play

 

Sunday, July 11

Final Round - 18 Holes of Individual Stroke Play
Awards Ceremony to Conclude the Championship


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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