Two Horse Race at NC 4-Ball
Justin Emmons and Nicholas Lyerly
MEBANE, NC (October 1, 2016) – Second round results of the 21st North Carolina Four-Ball Championship at Mill Creek Golf Club in Mebane, NC on Saturday, October 1, 2016.
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18 birdies in 36 holes is enough to give the team of Nicholas Lyerly from Salisbury, NC and Justin Emmons from Asheboro, NC the lead heading into the final round of the North Carolina Four-Ball Championship. In their first ever four-ball event, they have found a spark together. “I think it’s awesome, I love it (four-ball)”, Emmons said when asked about playing four-ball for the first time, “the second player can really take advantage if the first person is safe, it really makes you comfortable.” The youngest team in the field has a one shot lead in what has turned into a two horse race.
One shot behind, is the veteran team of JD McNeill from Raleigh, NC and Jerry Richardson, Jr. from Cary, NC. Carding 15 birdies and 1 eagle over two days, doing almost all of their damage on the par 5s and par 3s. McNiell and Richardson were in the final group at last year’s NC Four-Ball Championship, and finished in third place. They are hoping this year will have a different outcome.
The two teams are six shots clear of the rest of the field in what is sure to be a shootout Sunday at Mill Creek. The cut line fell at 5-under par 139. The leaders will tee off at 9:20am Sunday morning.
Second Round Results
Place |
Team |
Score |
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1 |
Justin Emmons, Asheboro, N.C. - Nicholas Lyerly, Salisbury, N.C. |
64-62--126 (-18) |
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2 |
JD McNeill, Raleigh, N.C. - Jerry Richardson Jr, Cary, N.C. |
65-62--127 (-17) |
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T3 |
Brian Gauley, Wake Forest, N.C. - Mark Gauley, Raleigh, N.C. |
66-67--133 (-11) |
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T3 |
Dale Ring, Carthage, N.C. - Sherrill Britt, West End, N.C. |
68-65--133 (-11) |
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T3 |
Gary Pugh, Asheboro, N.C. - Colton Sapp, Archdale, N.C. |
68-65--133 (-11) |
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T6 |
Justin Harvey, Holly Springs, N.C. - Michael Swiger, Raleigh, N.C. |
69-65--134 (-10) |
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T6 |
Matthew Crenshaw, Burlington, N.C. - Blair Bowland, Burlington, N.C. |
65-69--134 (-10) |
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T8 |
Jacob Lowder, Greensboro, N.C. - Kyle Stockton, High Point, N.C. |
69-66--135 (-9) |
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T8 |
Billy West, Fayetteville, N.C. - Chris Holland, Fayetteville, N.C. |
69-66--135 (-9) |
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T8 |
James Bass Jr., Asheboro , N.C. - Nicholas Baker, Raleigh, N.C. |
67-68--135 (-9) |
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T8 |
Joshua Hudgins, High Point, N.C. - Ben Nihart, Greensboro, N.C. |
69-66--135 (-9) |
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T8 |
Jonathan Jackson, Chapel Hill, N.C. - Mark Kozel, Chapel Hill , N.C. |
68-67--135 (-9) |
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T8 |
Dustin Moore, Greensboro, N.C. - Greg Earnhardt, Greensboro, N.C. |
67-68--135 (-9) |
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T14 |
Whit Howard, Raleigh, N.C. - Reid Clark, Raleigh, N.C. |
69-67--136 (-8) |
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T14 |
Mark Absher, Winston Salem, N.C. - Chris Cassetta, Winston-Salem, N.C. |
68-68--136 (-8) |
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T14 |
Jack Keefe, Fayetteville, N.C. - William Kwasnick, Raleigh, N.C. |
68-68--136 (-8) |
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T14 |
Phil Miller, China Grove, N.C. - Macon Moye, Pinehurst, N.C. |
69-67--136 (-8) |
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T18 |
Jeff Allen, Jacksonville, N.C. - Eddie Connelly III, Jacksonville, N.C. |
68-69--137 (-7) |
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T18 |
John Bauman, Cary, N.C. - Scott McClellan, Cary, N.C. |
72-65--137 (-7) |
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T18 |
Marais Lombard, Charlotte, N.C. - David Reid, Matthews, N.C. |
65-72--137 (-7) |
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T18 |
Park Williams, Kernersville, N.C. - Mr Tod Dauler, Summerfield, N.C. |
67-70--137 (-7) |
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T18 |
Matthew Rogers, Huntersville, N.C. - Brett Waters, Taylorsville, N.C. |
70-67--137 (-7) |
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T23 |
Rob Stover, Durham, N.C. - Chris O'Shea, Durham, N.C. |
70-68--138 (-6) |
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T23 |
Joe Decosta, Asheville, N.C. - James Whitehouse, Asheville, N.C. |
71-67--138 (-6) |
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T23 |
David Cook, Cedar Point, N.C. - Steven Pippin, Shannon, N.C. |
66-72--138 (-6) |
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T23 |
Jeremy Ray, Pfafftown, N.C. - Kenny Flynn, Winston Salem, N.C. |
71-67--138 (-6) |
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T23 |
Brad Mundy, Hickory, N.C. - Nathan Jessup, Hickory, N.C. |
71-67--138 (-6) |
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T23 |
Ray Womack, Burlington, N.C. - Kevin Womack, Burlington, N.C. |
71-67--138 (-6) |
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T29 |
Brant Stovall, Asheboro, N.C. - Josh Turner, Liberty, N.C. |
70-69--139 (-5) |
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T29 |
Tony Byerly, Graham, N.C. - Scott Trent, Greensboro, N.C. |
68-71--139 (-5) |
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T29 |
Eric Williams, Goldsboro, N.C. - Hayden Gardner, Goldsboro, N.C. |
68-71--139 (-5) |
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T29 |
Nick Cromer, Archdale, N.C. - Luke Hollingsworth, Archdale, N.C. |
68-71--139 (-5) |
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Failed to Qualify |
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33 |
Timothy Driver, Holly Springs, N.C. - Brian Urban, Holly Springs, N.C. |
70-70--140 (-4) |
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T34 |
Gary Roberson, Burlington, N.C. - Robbie Ector, Burlington , N.C. |
71-70--141 (-3) |
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T34 |
Brad Deal, Mebane, N.C. - Keith McDaniel, Haw River, N.C. |
74-67--141 (-3) |
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T34 |
Bryon Ruben, Durham, N.C. - Bill Reduzzi, Raleigh, N.C. |
73-68--141 (-3) |
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T34 |
Ricky Zachary, Thomasville, N.C. - Trey Mitchell, Jamestow, N.C. |
73-68--141 (-3) |
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T34 |
Kevin Atamian, Raleigh, N.C. - Jay Clayton, Burlington, N.C. |
67-74--141 (-3) |
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T34 |
Brandon Berrier, Kernersville, N.C. - Mr. Jason Wilkes, Kernersville, N.C. |
75-66--141 (-3) |
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T34 |
Jason Wilburn, Hillsborough, N.C. - Nathan Young, Oak Ridge, N.C. |
67-74--141 (-3) |
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T34 |
Phil Bland, Waynesville, N.C. - Kim Russell, Pinehurst, N.C. |
72-69--141 (-3) |
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T42 |
Billy Andrews, Advance, N.C. - Santford Garner, Winston-Salem, N.C. |
70-72--142 (-2) |
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T42 |
Patrick Cummings, Wilmington, N.C. - Erik Ehlert, Wrightsville Beach, N.C. |
71-71--142 (-2) |
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T42 |
Dave Davis, Pinehurst, N.C. - Brad Fogleman, Liberty, N.C. |
71-71--142 (-2) |
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T45 |
Jason Smith, Raleigh, N.C. - Billy Williford, Durham, N.C. |
72-71--143 (-1) |
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T45 |
Jeff Burcham, Greensboro, N.C. - Jeff Guernier, Greensboro, N.C. |
69-74--143 (-1) |
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T47 |
Jason Crowe, Hillsborough, N.C. - David Waggoner, Holly Ridge, N.C. |
73-71--144 (Even) |
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T47 |
Jordan Ford, Cary, N.C. - Pete Luster, Chapel Hill, N.C. |
73-71--144 (Even) |
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49 |
Hunter Freeman, Raleigh, N.C. - Steve Arrington, Wake Forest, N.C. |
72-73--145 (+1) |
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50 |
Dean Norman Jr., Greensboro, N.C. - Dean Norman, Greensboro, N.C. |
75-71--146 (+2) |
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T51 |
Joe Poole Jr., Southern Pines , N.C. - Pete Lineberger, Pinehurst, N.C. |
72-75--147 (+3) |
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T51 |
Bob Ferrel Jr, Durham, N.C. - Matt Torri, Durham, N.C. |
75-72--147 (+3) |
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53 |
Peter Michaels, Durham, N.C. - Bradley Strode, Durham, N.C. |
77-71--148 (+4) |
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T54 |
Brad Gee, Siler City, N.C. - Randy Kivett, Bear Creek, N.C. |
74-75--149 (+5) |
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T54 |
Drew Haywood, Chapel Hill, N.C. - Roy Andrews, Lenoir, N.C. |
73-76--149 (+5) |
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56 |
Victor Ruotolo, Charlotte, N.C. - Jon Eichstaedt, Charlotte, N.C. |
75-75--150 (+6) |