Lupton Invitational: Kenny Cook/Robert Gerwin lead

5/23/2014 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff

Kenny Cook and Robert Gerwin fire 3-under 69s at the Honors Course to take the early lead; Paul Simson leads the seniors

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 23, 2014) -- Assistant Professional Sean Rice told AmateurGolf.com that the Honors Course was in true championship form for today's opening round of the Lupton Invitational. "The course played unbelievably today," said Rice. It presented a tremendous challenge to players - only three broke par." Those players, in the Mid-Am division, included Kenny Cook, (pictured, from Indiana), Robert Gerwin (Ohio) and Mike McCoy (Iowa). Cook and Gerwin are tied at 69, while McCoy, the 2013 U.S. Mid-Am champ, is 2 shots back at 71. A trio of players are tied at 73. SENIOR DIVISION Meanwhile Paul Simson of North Carolina is off to another hot start with a 41 point (5-under par gross) Stableford score. Simson, who could likely provide plenty of challenge if he was paired against the Mid-Ams, is seeking his 4th John T. Lupton Memorial Senior Title. Before you declare it a runaway, however, consider that Bob Stephens is only 2 points behind with a Stableford score of 39 (-2). SUPER SENIORS Ted Smith was the only player in the Super Senior division to break par. Ted recorded a 39 point (-3) stableford score today. His closest pursuer is Don Marsh who is four points back.

Results: Lupton Invitational

Place	Player	Location	Pts	Scores
1	Mike McCoy	W. Des Moines, IA	400	71-75-72=218
T2	Robert Gerwin	Cincinnati, OH	300	69-72-79=220
T2	Kenny Cook	Noblesville, IN	300	69-76-75=220
4	Kris Mikkelsen	Atlanta, GA	200	77-73-71=221
T5	Aaron Hickman	Tyler, TX	200	73-78-72=223

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About the Lupton Invitational

This event, named after club founder John T. Lupton, debuted in 2005 on a spectacular Pete Dye golf course near Chatanooga. Mitch Voges won the 1991 U.S. Amateur here, and Tiger Woods won the 1996 NCAA Championship here despite a final round 80.

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