Brandon Harkins wins Monterey Open, Daniel Semmler is low amateur
10/15/2014 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
see also: View results for Monterey Open, Del Monte Golf Course
Del Monte Golf Course was no match for Brandon Harkins, who shot 66-65-66 to win the Monterey Open by two shots
MONTEREY, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2014) — Former
Web.com Tour player Brandon Harkins of Walnut
Creek, Calif. captured the 54-hole Monterey
Open at Del Monte Golf Course on Wednesday.
Harkins conquered the par-72 course with three straight rounds in the 60's. Harkins posted 66, 65, and 66 to cruise to a two-shot win. Creighton Honeck led by a shot entering Wednesday's final round but fell into solo second place with a finishing 69.
The lowest amateur in the
field was former San Jose State Universty golfer
Daniel Semmler of Belmont, Calif. The recently
graduated opened with 74 but carded back-to-
back 69's to finish in a tie for 18th place.
University of Santa Barbara sophomore Derek Trofimczuk was the second lowest amateur in the field as the Cameron Park native finished tie for 25th with rounds of 69-75-70.
Defending champion Michael McCabe of Thousand Oaks finished in a tie for seventh eight shots back of Harkins. He carded 68-69-68 in his attempt to repeat.
Harkins conquered the par-72 course with three straight rounds in the 60's. Harkins posted 66, 65, and 66 to cruise to a two-shot win. Creighton Honeck led by a shot entering Wednesday's final round but fell into solo second place with a finishing 69.
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Daniel Semmler
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University of Santa Barbara sophomore Derek Trofimczuk was the second lowest amateur in the field as the Cameron Park native finished tie for 25th with rounds of 69-75-70.
Defending champion Michael McCabe of Thousand Oaks finished in a tie for seventh eight shots back of Harkins. He carded 68-69-68 in his attempt to repeat.
Results: Monterey Open
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T18 | San Francisco, CA | 60 | 74-69-69=212 | |
| T25 | Cameron Park, CA | 40 | 69-75-70=214 |
About the Monterey Open
Professionals and amateurs are entered into a 3-day, 54-hole, stroke play competition. The field will be cut to the top 40 players and ties for the final 18 holes. All professional and amateur players are able to enter the open/scratch flight. Amateu...
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