Jake Higginbottom leads Riversdale Cup by seven

February 17, 2012 | by Lynne Cowan of AmateurGolf.com

Jake Higginbottom

With 18 birdies and only two bogeys Higginbottom leads the powerpacked field at 17-under-par after 54 holes

ST. JOHN'S WOOD, Victoria, Australia (Feb. 17, 2012) -- After three rounds at the 103rd playing of the Riversdale Cup, Jake Higginbottom has pulled away from the field and now holds a 7 stroke lead over defending champion Nathan Holman. Higginbottom, currently ranked 30th in the world, fired a 68 today and paired with yesterday's 68 and his opening round tournament record low 64 stands at 200. Holman, winner of last month's Masters of the Amateurs, started his day eight strokes behind Higginbottom and in fourth place, shot a 67 today and moved up into 2nd place. Christopher Brown and Rory Bourke are tied for third at 208. Daniel Nisbet, ranked 8th in the world is at 209 and 5th ranked Cameron Smith is 209. The fourth and final round will be completed Saturday.

Results: Riversdale Cup

Place	Player	Location	Pts	Scores
1	Jake Higginbottom	, Australia	1000	64-68-68-69=269
2	Daniel McGraw	, Australia	700	70-74-68-64=276
3	Cameron Smith	, Australia	500	71-69-70-68=278
T4	Daniel Nisbet	, Australia	500	70-72-67-72=281
T4	Chris Brown	, Northern Ireland	500	69-72-67-73=281

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About the Riversdale Cup

Jake Higginbottom leads Riversdale Cup by seven

Australia’ second oldest amateur 72-hole golf tournament is The Riversdale Cup. It is one of the most highly participated events in the Australian amateur golf calendar. More than 250 men and women from around the world compete in the event each year...