Tight Race at 3M Augusta Invitational on tap for Sunday

02 Apr 2016
by AmateurGolf.com Staff
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Augusta looks to seal win on home turf today <br>(Augusta University Photo)</br>

Augusta looks to seal win on home turf today
(Augusta University Photo)

AUGUSTA, GA (April 2, 2016)--Rain washed out the Friday practice round but Augusta (558) playing on their home turf took advantage of playing a soggy but familiar course. They will carry a three-stroke lead into the final day of the 3M Augusta Invitational over newly minted No. 1 Texas and now No. 2 Illinois. Texas will be looking to come from behind and pick up their fifth win in their last six events.

Senior Robin Petersson (-7) is pacing Augusta so far sitting in a tie for second. Petersson fired scores 68-69 during Saturday's 36-holes of play at the Forest Hills Golf Club.

The Jaguars also received superb play from sophomore Broc Everett (T6) who is 6-under-par thus far and senior Maverick Antcliff (-2) currently in T16.

Leading the medalist chase once more is Texas Longhorn junior Beau Hossler (-8). With four wins already this season Hossler will be looking to pick up another victory on Sunday. On Saturday Hossler posted back-to-back 68's to gain his one-stroke advantage.

However, Sunday's final round will not be easy as four players are within a stroke of Hossler. Another six are just three back.

Results: Augusta Invitational

Beau Hossler

Mission Viejo, CA

600

68-68-69=205

Charlie Danielson

Osceola, WI

400

66-73-68=207

Chad Merzbacher

Eden Prarie, MN

400

69-68-70=207

Robin Petersson

Sweden

300

68-69-71=208

Manuel Elvira

Spain

300

65-72-71=208

View full results for Augusta Invitational

ABOUT THE Augusta Invitational

Founded in 1979, The Augusta Haskins Award Invitational presented by Valspar carries on the rich tradition of golf in Augusta, Georgia. The winner receives an automatic exemption into the PGA TOUR’s 3M Open.

Some of the best golf teams in the country have competed in the event's history, featuring several touring pros such as Davis Love III, Phil Mickelson (1989), Brad Faxon, Justin Leonard (1992), Vaughn Taylor (1998), Oliver Wilson (2001, 2003), Chris Kirk (2005), Scott Brown (2006), Dustin Johnson (2007), Henrik Norlander (2010), Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed, and Beau Hossler (2016).

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