Nesmith and Comie lead at the Azalea
CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 30, 2012) --
Matthew Nesmith, North Augusta, S.C.,
carded his second consecutive 66 to share
the
lead of the 64 Azalea Invitational with
Michael
Comie of Cary, N.C. Nesmith posted
rounds of
72-66-66--204 while Comie has signed for
71-
66-67--204.
Jim Liu of Smithtown, NY (65-72-68-
-205),
Garland Green of Tazewell, VA (65-71-69-
-205), and second round leader Brad
Wilder
from Fort Wright, KY (64-70-71--205) all
share
third place going into the final round
tomorrow.
Michael Miller from Bewster, NY has
three
rounds in the 60's (68-69-69--206) and
tied
for sixth with Rob Simmons of Beaufort, SC
(64-71-71--206).
Three-time US Mid-Am Champion and
Walker Cupper, Nathan Smith, is alone in
seventh place but just three strokes back
with
rounds of 72-69-66-207
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is
in a
log jam at 80th place with rounds of 77-
72-75-
-224.
Play continues with the fourth round
beginning
Sunday morning. Click here for the
pairings
ABOUT THE Azalea Invitational
72-hole stroke play championship with a 54-hole cut
on a
1925
Seth Raynor design. Good mix of college
players, juniors
and mid amateurs. 7 spots available in a
qualifier.
Impressive list of past champions at this
traditional event. Reigning USGA champs often use
this tournament as a tune-up for the Masters.
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