Dogwood Invitational: Seabolt, White surge into lead
By Jack Persons
ATLANTA, Ga. (June 26, 2014) -- Both Zach Seabolt and Davin White vaulted past first-round leader Seth Reeves on Thursday to tie for the lead at the Dogwood Invitational.
Seabolt and White are both at 11-under 133 after two rounds of play at Druid Hills Golf Club.
Seabolt, a rising sophomore at Winthrop University, followed up his first-round 70 by carding 10 birdies and one bogey on his way to a eye-popping 63. The round included a back-nine 30 which included only three pars and a birdie streak that lasted five straight holes.
After his opening 68, White, who plays at Georgia State, posted a second-round 65, as he made eight birdies to go along with a lone bogey. Like Seabolt, he went on a birdie streak of his own at the end of his round, making four straight to get to 11-under before parring his last hole.
First-round leader and Georgia Tech player Seth Reeves shot a three-under 69 on Thursday for a two-round total of 10-under 134. He sits only a shot back of the lead, tied with Trey Rule of Mercer in third place.
Other notables include Georgia Tech’s Anders Albertson, who is tied for fifth at nine-under 135, and defending champion Michael Johnson, who rebounded from his first round 76 with a stellar 67.
The 72-hole tournament continues tomorrow with the third round, and play will conclude with Saturday’s final round. Results can be viewed at the link below.
ABOUT THE The Dogwood Invitational
The first Dogwood Invitational, held in April 1941,
validated Druid Hills Golf Club as a challenging
venue for
amateur golf tournaments. The Club has hosted over
94 total Championships over the years, and the
Dogwood tournament continues as a staple on the
major amateur golf circuit. The Dogwood was
discontinued
in 1973 and did not return until 1994 when a new
tournament format was introduced. The new
format
included entrance into the tournament by invitation
only and added an 18-hole qualifier for eight open
playing spots.
Participation in The Dogwood Invitational is by
Invitation from the Dogwood Tournament
Committee.
The
tournament is 72 holes of stroke play with a 54 hole
cut to low 40 and ties for the final round. Entry
fee is
$325.00 US.
Players are required to walk during tournament play
and may carry their golf bag themselves (push
carts are
allowed) or take a caddie. Caddies may be requested
in advance during registration, or players may
select
one on their own.
Player housing is provided on an as available basis to
players only, caddies and travelling
companions are not
provided housing.
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