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J. Martin Earns N.C. Match Play Medalist
Josh Martin of Pinehurst earned medalist honors by a four stroke margin
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SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (August 11, 2016) -- Second round results of stroke play qualifying from the 7th North Carolina Amateur Match Play Championship at Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club in Southern Pines on Thursday, August 11th (Par: 36-36--72, Yards: 6723, Course Rating: 71.7/130).
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With favorable weather conditions for scoring at Mid Pines, 120 players competed to make the low 32 for match play in the 7th North Carolina Amateur Match Play Championship.
First round leader 19-year-old Josh Martin of Pinehurst continued his solid play, backing up an opening 66 with a four-under-par 68. His two-day total of ten-under 134 was enough for a four stroke cushion to take medalist honors and the number one seed for match play.
With twelve birdies over 36-holes of stroke play, Martin feels good about his chances in match play. "Hitting a lot of fairways was the key today," Martin said after finding 11 of 14 fairways Thursday. "I put myself in good position for approach shots."
A round of seven-under earned the No. 2 seed for Paul Fitzgerald of Charlotte. His best competitive score, Fitzgerald was "surprisingly comfortable" coming down the stretch. "I have felt good putting from inside five feet all week," said the 24-year-old, who finished at -6 (138). "I don't have a lot of match play experience, but I am looking forward to it."
Caleb Keck of Reidsville finished stroke play qualifying as the No. 3 seed. Four-under thru ten holes on Thursday, the 22-year-old Keck finished with three bogeys coming in and could not catch Martin.
Thursday's low round of nine-under 63 was posted by John McFadyen of Fayetteville to take the No. 4 seed. "It was awesome, it was effortless," McFadyen said after his round that included nine birdies and an eagle. Missing just one green gave the 21-year-old McFadyen lots of looks at birdie. "My iron play was great. Me and my caddie Bo were dialed in." Improving 13 strokes from Wednesday's round, his 63 came one shot shy of tying the Mid Pines course record.
Tied for fifth at three-under overall are Josh Martin's older brother Zachary, as well as Nolan Mills, IV of Charlotte, David Sargent of Cornelius, and Sherrill Britt of West End.
The cut line for low 32 players to qualify for match play fell at two-over 146. There was an 8-for-6 playoff. After five holes, Brandon Mader of Greenville grabbed the final match play seed. Those 32 are seeded based off of their qualifying scores. Players will compete in match play until the field is dwindled to the final two. The championship match will take place Sunday morning to determine the champion. Entry is open to any male amateur golfer who has reached his 13th birthday by August 10, 2016, is a legal resident of North Carolina, is a member in good standing of a club which is a member of the Carolinas Golf Association (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. Live updates will be available on the CGA’s official Twitter account, @cgagolf1909. Continue to visit the CGA website throughout this championship and all year long for complete championship coverage including scores, interviews, photos, and recaps.
Defending champion David Kocher is not in the field as he is traveling to Michigan to compete in the U.S. Amateur.
7th North Carolina Amateur Match Play Championship
Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club
Southern Pines, N.C.
Stroke Play Qualifying Results
August 11, 2016
| Place | Competitor | Score | ||
| 1 | Joshua Martin, Pinehurst, N.C. | 66-68--134 (-10) | ||
| 2 | Paul Fitzgerald, Charlotte, N.C. | 73-65--138 (-6) | ||
| T3 | Caleb Keck, Reidsville, N.C. | 68-71--139 (-5) | ||
| T3 | John McFadyen, Fayetteville, N.C. | 76-63--139 (-5) | ||
| T5 | Zachary Martin, Pinehurst, N.C. | 73-68--141 (-3) | ||
| T5 | Sherrill Britt, West End, N.C. | 71-70--141 (-3) | ||
| T5 | David Sargent, Cornelius, N.C. | 73-68--141 (-3) | ||
| T5 | Nolan Mills IV, Charlotte, N.C. | 73-68--141 (-3) | ||
| T9 | Matthew Crenshaw, Burlington, N.C. | 74-68--142 (-2) | ||
| T9 | Garrett Smith, Hillsborough, N.C. | 73-69--142 (-2) | ||
| T9 | Patrick Cover, Huntersville, N.C. | 71-71--142 (-2) | ||
| T9 | Jackson Spires, Fayetteville, N.C. | 74-68--142 (-2) | ||
| T9 | Stephen Saleeby, Raleigh, N.C. | 73-69--142 (-2) | ||
| T14 | Harrison Rhoades, Raleigh, N.C. | 75-68--143 (-1) | ||
| T14 | Nicholas Lyerly, Salisbury, N.C. | 73-70--143 (-1) | ||
| T14 | Austin Harrill, Hickory, N.C. | 73-70--143 (-1) | ||
| T14 | Alex Burris, Greensboro, N.C. | 71-72--143 (-1) | ||
| T14 | Keegan Hoff, Charlotte, N.C. | 69-74--143 (-1) | ||
| T14 | Riley Davis, Kinston, N.C. | 70-73--143 (-1) | ||
| T14 | Matt Elliott, Wilkesboro, N.C. | 76-67--143 (-1) | ||
| T21 | Anthony Perrino, Mooresville, N.C. | 75-69--144 (Even) | ||
| T21 | Blake Fiest, Huntersville, N.C. | 73-71--144 (Even) | ||
| T23 | Elliott Grayson, Shelby, N.C. | 78-67--145 (+1) | ||
| T23 | Walker Simas, Charlotte, N.C. | 74-71--145 (+1) | ||
| T23 | Jonathan Rector, Hendersonville, N.C. | 73-72--145 (+1) | ||
| T23 | Press McPhaul, Greenville, N.C. | 72-73--145 (+1) | ||
| T27** | Patrick Langdon, Charlotte, N.C. | 76-70--146 (+2) | ||
| T27** | Will Stewart, Charlotte, N.C. | 73-73--146 (+2) | ||
| T27** | William Rainey, Charlotte, N.C. | 74-72--146 (+2) | ||
| T27** | Drew Johnson, Oak Ridge, N.C. | 74-72--146 (+2) | ||
| T27** | David Kostyal II, Wilmington, N.C. | 72-74--146 (+2) | ||
| T27** | Brandon Mader, Greenville, N.C. | 72-74--146 (+2) | ||
| Failed to Qualify for Match Play | ||||
| T27 | Patrick Stephenson, Four Oaks, N.C. | 71-75--146 (+2) | ||
| T27 | Noah Edmondson, Davidson, N.C. | 74-72--146 (+2) | ||
| T35 | Tanner Gross, Archdale, N.C. | 76-71--147 (+3) | ||
| T35 | Aaron Thomas, Mount Holly, N.C. | 72-75--147 (+3) | ||
| T35 | A. t. Cashwell, Concord, N.C. | 76-71--147 (+3) | ||
| T35 | Wade Boteler, Mebane, N.C. | 76-71--147 (+3) | ||
| T39 | Michael Wicker, Rougemont, N.C. | 74-74--148 (+4) | ||
| T39 | Preyer Fountain, Raleigh, N.C. | 77-71--148 (+4) | ||
| T39 | James Sugg, Pinehurst, N.C. | 75-73--148 (+4) | ||
| T39 | Dallas Page, Staley, N.C. | 75-73--148 (+4) | ||
| T39 | Matt McDonagh, Winston-Salem, N.C. | 75-73--148 (+4) | ||
| T39 | Tanner Norris, Morehead City, N.C. | 77-71--148 (+4) | ||
| T39 | Reilly Erhardt, Greensboro, N.C. | 76-72--148 (+4) | ||
| T39 | Matthew Latham, Wrightsville Beach, N.C. | 74-74--148 (+4) | ||
| T47 | Eric Bae, Pinehurst, N.C. | 78-71--149 (+5) | ||
| T47 | Daniel Neveu, Pinehurst, N.C. | 76-73--149 (+5) | ||
| T47 | Dustin Moore, Greensboro, N.C. | 75-74--149 (+5) | ||
| T47 | Tanner Owen, High Point, N.C. | 70-79--149 (+5) | ||
| T47 | Banks Wood Jr., Charlotte, N.C. | 77-72--149 (+5) | ||
| T47 | Thomas Bonney, Durham, N.C. | 75-74--149 (+5) | ||
| T53 | Ross Robison, Wilmington, N.C. | 73-77--150 (+6) | ||
| T53 | Harrison Frye, Gastonia, N.C. | 75-75--150 (+6) | ||
| T53 | Matthew Spruill, Elizabeth City, N.C. | 74-76--150 (+6) | ||
| T53 | Conner Lewis, Davidson, N.C. | 75-75--150 (+6) | ||
| T53 | Clay Brown, Davidson, N.C. | 77-73--150 (+6) | ||
| T53 | Aaron Walker, Charlotte, N.C. | 77-73--150 (+6) | ||
| T53 | Corrie Kuehn, Asheville, N.C. | 77-73--150 (+6) | ||
| T53 | Dylon Wooten, Sparta, N.C. | 73-77--150 (+6) | ||
| T53 | Jackson Bailey, Matthews, N.C. | 73-77--150 (+6) | ||
| T62 | Mitch Robinette, Charlotte, N.C. | 75-76--151 (+7) | ||
| T62 | David Donovan IV, Hampstead, N.C. | 72-79--151 (+7) | ||
| T62 | Scott Pechacek, Cary, N.C. | 75-76--151 (+7) | ||
| T62 | Luke Grogan, Canton, N.C. | 78-73--151 (+7) | ||
| T62 | Jordan Ford, Cary, N.C. | 80-71--151 (+7) | ||
| T67 | Joseph Cansler, Clemmons, N.C. | 77-75--152 (+8) | ||
| T67 | Kyle Clemmons, Morganton, N.C. | 76-76--152 (+8) | ||
| T67 | Ben O'Geary, Henderson, N.C. | 77-75--152 (+8) | ||
| T67 | Hardin Councill, High Point, N.C. | 77-75--152 (+8) | ||
| T67 | Hunter McCombs, Morganton, N.C. | 77-75--152 (+8) | ||
| T67 | Mark Johnston, Lewisville, N.C. | 76-76--152 (+8) | ||
| T67 | Levi Grogan, Canton, N.C. | 81-71--152 (+8) | ||
| T67 | Richard Taylor, Charlotte, N.C. | 78-74--152 (+8) | ||
| T67 | Bailey Patrick, Charlotte, N.C. | 74-78--152 (+8) | ||
| T67 | Matthew Canavan, Raleigh, N.C. | 80-72--152 (+8) | ||
| T77 | Brandon Buchanan, Kernersville, N.C. | 79-74--153 (+9) | ||
| T77 | David Germann, Clayton, N.C. | 78-75--153 (+9) | ||
| T77 | Scott Tarcy, Charlotte, N.C. | 78-75--153 (+9) | ||
| T80 | Jeremy Ray, Pfafftown, N.C. | 75-79--154 (+10) | ||
| T80 | Michael Freeman, Asheville, N.C. | 78-76--154 (+10) | ||
| T80 | Jack Mcclelland, Pinehurst, N.C. | 76-78--154 (+10) | ||
| T83 | Brad Dawson, Mebane, N.C. | 80-75--155 (+11) | ||
| T83 | Alex Cauble, Belmont, N.C. | 78-77--155 (+11) | ||
| T83 | Evan Pappas, Asheville, N.C. | 80-75--155 (+11) | ||
| T83 | Jake Scruggs, Shelby, N.C. | 79-76--155 (+11) | ||
| T83 | Attie Giles, Pinehurst, N.C. | 80-75--155 (+11) | ||
| T83 | Nathan Young, Oak Ridge, N.C. | 79-76--155 (+11) | ||
| T89 | Austin Inman, Wilmington, N.C. | 79-77--156 (+12) | ||
| T89 | Nick Kroustalis, Clemmons, N.C. | 79-77--156 (+12) | ||
| T89 | Scott Park, Charlotte, N.C. | 79-77--156 (+12) | ||
| T89 | Kevin Womack, Burlington, N.C. | 79-77--156 (+12) | ||
| T89 | Thomas Setzer, Winston-Salem, N.C. | 77-79--156 (+12) | ||
| T94 | Jordan Vogler, Pilot Mountain, N.C. | 78-79--157 (+13) | ||
| T94 | Davis Bateman, Charlotte, N.C. | 75-82--157 (+13) | ||
| T94 | Braxton McLennan, Charlotte, N.C. | 84-73--157 (+13) | ||
| T94 | Blair Miller, Southern Pines, N.C. | 81-76--157 (+13) | ||
| T94 | Brent McKenzie, Wake Forest, N.C. | 77-80--157 (+13) | ||
| T94 | Justin Lewis, High Point, N.C. | 79-78--157 (+13) | ||
| T94 | Jarett Stowe, Matthews, N.C. | 80-77--157 (+13) | ||
| T94 | Austin Meadows, Raleigh, N.C. | 84-73--157 (+13) | ||
| T102 | Aaron York, Durham, N.C. | 76-82--158 (+14) | ||
| T102 | William Kwasnick, Raleigh, N.C. | 76-82--158 (+14) | ||
| T104 | Shawn Heinchon, Greenville, N.C. | 82-77--159 (+15) | ||
| T104 | Grant Houser, Holly Springs, N.C. | 75-84--159 (+15) | ||
| T106 | Michael Oliverio, Charlotte, N.C. | 77-83--160 (+16) | ||
| T106 | Payne Kassinger, Asheville, N.C. | 82-78--160 (+16) | ||
| T108 | Steven Dougherty, Pinehurst, N.C. | 79-82--161 (+17) | ||
| T108 | Michael Murray Jr, Greensboro, N.C. | 84-77--161 (+17) | ||
| T110 | Jonathan Paulson, Cary, N.C. | 81-81--162 (+18) | ||
| T110 | Austin Northern, Blowing Rock, N.C. | 80-82--162 (+18) | ||
| T110 | Peter Melvin, Charlotte, N.C. | 85-77--162 (+18) | ||
| T113 | Thomas Hodges, Waxhaw, N.C. | 77-86--163 (+19) | ||
| T113 | Thomas Redding, Hudson, N.C. | 75-88--163 (+19) | ||
| 115 | Tyler Payne, Mt. Airy, N.C. | 82-82--164 (+20) | ||
| T116 | Joshua Allen, Wilson, N.C. | 79-86--165 (+21) | ||
| T116 | Richard Youden, Winston-Salem, N.C. | 82-83--165 (+21) | ||
| 118 | Kenneth Kavanaugh Jr, Statesville, N.C. | 85-82--167 (+23) | ||
| T119 | Richard Ferguson, Waxhaw, N.C. | 88-88--176 (+32) | ||
| T119 | Dalton Berry, Pine Hall, N.C. | 87-89--176 (+32) | ||
| T121 | Zach Boatwright, Concord, N.C. | 94-WD--WD (WD) | ||
| T121 | Johannes Fontes-Zitzer, Lillington, N.C. | 79-WD--WD (WD) | ||
| T121 | Jake Golliday, Pinehurst, N.C. | 80-WD--WD (WD) |
** Qualified for match play in playoff.
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Round of 32: Matches Starting on Tee 1 |
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| Time | Seed | Player A | Seed | Player B | ||||
| 7:30 am | 1 | Joshua Martin, Pinehurst, N.C. (134) | vs. | 32 | Brandon Mader, Greenville, N.C. (146) | |||
| 7:38 am | 16 | Harrison Rhoades, Raleigh, N.C. (143) | vs. | 17 | Matt Elliott, Wilkesboro, N.C. (143) | |||
| 7:46 am | 8 | Zachary Martin, Pinehurst, N.C. (141) | vs. | 25 | Press McPhaul, Greenville, N.C. (145) | |||
| 7:54 am | 9 | Jackson Spires, Fayetteville, N.C. (142) | vs. | 24 | Jonathan Rector, Hendersonville, N.C. (145) | |||
| 8:02 am | 4 | John McFadyen, Fayetteville, N.C. (139) | vs. | 29 | William Rainey, Charlotte, N.C. (146) | |||
| 8:10 am | 13 | Patrick Cover, Huntersville, N.C. (142) | vs. | 20 | Riley Davis, Kinston, N.C. (143) | |||
| 8:18 am | 5 | Nolan Mills IV, Charlotte, N.C. (141) | vs. | 28 | Will Stewart, Charlotte, N.C. (146) | |||
| 8:26 am | 12 | Garrett Smith, Hillsborough, N.C. (142) | vs. | 21 | Anthony Perrino, Mooresville, N.C. (144) | |||
| 8:34 am | 2 | Paul Fitzgerald, Charlotte, N.C. (138) | vs. | 31 | David Kostyal II, Wilmington, N.C. (146) | |||
| 8:42 am | 15 | Austin Harrill, Hickory, N.C. (143) | vs. | 18 | Nicholas Lyerly, Salisbury, N.C. (143) | |||
| 8:50 am | 7 | Sherrill Britt, West End, N.C. (141) | vs. | 26 | Walker Simas, Charlotte, N.C. (145) | |||
| 8:58 am | 10 | Matthew Crenshaw, Burlington, N.C. (142) | vs. | 23 | Elliott Grayson, Shelby, N.C. (145) | |||
| 9:06 am | 3 | Caleb Keck, Reidsville, N.C. (139) | vs. | 30 | Drew Johnson, Oak Ridge, N.C. (146) | |||
| 9:14 am | 14 | Alex Burris, Greensboro, N.C. (143) | vs. | 19 | Keegan Hoff, Charlotte, N.C. (143) | |||
| 9:22 am | 6 | David Sargent, Cornelius, N.C. (141) | vs. | 27 | Patrick Langdon, Charlotte, N.C. (146) | |||
| 9:30 am | 11 | Stephen Saleeby, Raleigh, N.C. (142) | vs. | 22 | Blake Fiest, Huntersville, N.C. (144) | |||
Championship Schedule:
Wednesday, August 10
Stroke Play Qualifying Round 1. Tee times at 8:00am/12:30pm off #1/#10 tees.
Thursday, August 11
Stroke Play Qualifying Round 2. Tee times at 8:00am/12:30pm off #1/#10 tees.
Cut to low 32 scores for match play. Playoff for medalist and last match play position.
Friday, August 12
Round of 32 (AM) and Round of 16 (PM) match play (18 holes each round).
Saturday, August 13
Quarterfinal (AM) and semifinal (PM) rounds of match play (18 holes each round).
Sunday, August 14
Championship match (18 holes).
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