Brian Noonan
AUSTIN, Texas (Sept. 14, 2013) -- Hometown favorite Brian Noonan has a commanding eight-shot lead heading into the final round of play at the 2013 Harvey Penick Invitational.
At Austin Country Club, Noonan has a pair of 67s to open play and leads Derek Meinhart and the rest of the field by eight.
Meinhart shot 69 on Saturday to move into second place, one better than Matt Wernecke (72-71).
The 54-hole stroke-play invitational has quickly become one of the premier amateur events in the region and includes Mid-Am and Senior Divisions.
The tournament honors the late Harvey Penick, the renowned golf teacher who had an 82-year association with Austin Country Club.
Notable scorers in the mid-am division include: Randy Haag (69-76, T7), Jerry Ledzinski (75-71, T10), Herbie Aikens (78-71, T17), Colby Harwell (78-73, T28), Kody King (75-76, T28).
Bob Kearney leads the senior division after rounds of 68-71.
He's four shots up on Hunter Nelson (73-70).
ABOUT THE Harvey Penick Invitational
54-hole stroke play invitational that has
quickly become one of the premier
amateur
events in the region. Mid-Am and Senior
Divisions.
The tournament honors the late Harvey
Penick,
the renowned golf teacher who had an
82-year
association with Austin Country Club.
Penick, a
Texas native, began his career at the age
of
eight as a caddy at Austin Country Club,
became the assistant pro there at
thirteen,
and was elevated to head professional in
1923
upon graduation from high school. In 1971
he
was named Professional Emeritus when
his son,
Tinsley, succeeded him as Head
Professional.
Harvey Penick taught golf for seven
decades
and coached the University of Texas golf
team
for 33 years. Among those whom he
taught to
"take dead aim" were Ed White, Betty
Jameson, Morris Williams Jr., Betsy Rawls,
Mickey Wright, Kathy Whitworth, Tom Kite,
Ben Crenshaw, and Sandra Palmer.
Visit www.harveypenickinvitational.com for complete
tournament information.
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