Rhode Island Open: 14-year-old Patrick Welch in top 10
8/6/2014 | by Jack Persons
see also: Rhode Island Open Championship, Ledgemont Country Club
Cross-handed player one of seven amateurs to make the cut
RUMFORD, R.I. (August 6, 2014) -- Stop me if you've heard this one before. A soon-to-be high schooler who plays cross-handed [seriously!] is leading the amateur contingent at the Rhode Island Open.
Patrick Welch, a 2013 U.S. Junior Amateur contestant and 2014 Drive, Chip, and Putt champion, posted rounds of 69-67 at Agawam Hunt Club on Tuesday and Wednesday. The four-under total is good for a tie for sixth.
The fantastic start this week should come as no surprise to locals, as he won the Rhode Island Junior at the host course last summer. Still, for only 14, he has shown a great deal of talent, and is amazingly only four back of the leader, who is probably a little taller and a lot older.
Seven amateurs in total made the cut, which came at one-over 141. For full results, follow the link below.
About the Rhode Island Open
Format: Play will be 54 Holes of Stroke Play over three days. There will a cut after 36 Holes. Low 40 players plus ties will play 18 holes on day three. Eligibility: Professionals and Amateurs with an index of 3.0 or lower and must have 2017 or 2018 ...
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