According to Matt, solid contact was required on each and every shot due to the windy conditions. Matt had a rough start to the day after a shank on hole 1 into the tall grass, but he said “he slowed down and reminded himself that with today’s conditions he just had to keep the big numbers to a minimum.”

Ryan Marks, who ended today’s round with 74, tied with Miller, both missing Medalist by one shot. That honor went to Andrew Luo… 144 at the end of the 36-hole stroke play qualifying rounds. Ryan commented about his day on the course saying “I had a couple of doubles I wish I could get back, but I hung in there and made birdies when I had to. Also, I made a few more putts that I didn’t make yesterday.”

The match play portion of the tournament starts tomorrow with a field of 64 players, 32 matches. Marks noted, “I am excited for match play. It’s more a competition against the player rather than the course.” Wilson Sundvold, who is going on to play for the University of Missouri as a freshman next year, said “Boone Valley is a challenging course.

It is frustrating to play, but I feel that I have been well tested when finished.” He should feel that way after shooting 76 for the day and 149 at the end of stroke play.

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