Thomason wins Fresno City Amateur
5/30/2016 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
see also: View results for Fresno City Amateur, Riverside Golf Course
Fresno native Colby Thomason came from behind to win the Fresno City Championship by three shots
FRESNO, Calif. (May 30, 2016) -- Colby Thomason captured the Fresno City Amateur Sunday, firing a final round 71 for a 3-shot victory.
Thomason, a native of Fresno, entered the day trailing 36-hole Jason Higton leader by one shot but quickly erased the margin with a 1-under par 34 on the front nine to Higton's 1-over 37. Thomason added two more birdies on the back-nine included one on 17 which allowed him a stress-free 18th hole.
Higton finished in a tie for 2nd with Adam Stone who fired an impressive 4-under 68 which included seven birdies on the day.
Results: Fresno City Amateur
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno, CA | 75 | 72-69-71=212 | |
| T2 | , England | 50 | 76-71-68=215 | |
| T2 | San Joaquin, CA | 50 | 70-70-75=215 | |
| T4 | Fresno, CA | 25 | 69-73-74=216 | |
| T4 | Bakersfield, CA | 25 | 70-71-75=216 |
About the Fresno City Amateur
NCGA Points Event. 54-hole stroke play event open to all amateurs with a 5.4 index or better. The low 40 and ties advance to the third round.
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