Docherty, Walsh post first-round 65's at Saguaro Amateur

1/2/2015 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff

Alistair Docherty

Gonzaga's Sean Walsh and Chico State's Alistair Docherty carded seven-under par 65's in the first round at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club

MARICOPA, Ariz. (Jan. 2, 2015) — Sean Walsh, of Gonzaga University, and Alistair Docherty, of Chico State, share the opening-round lead at the Saguaro Amateur in Maricopa, Ariz. at seven-under par. Walsh's round was bogey free for the Keller, Texas native while Docherty, a Canadian-born native of Vancouver, Wash., made one bogey and an eagle among six birdies. The tournament, which is in its second year, hosts countless ranked collegiate and amateur players in the calendar year's first highly-ranked event at the newly renovated Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club. Golfers are playing the course at 7,324 yards and a par 72. The defending champion, Taylor Moore of the University of Arkansas, shot an even-par 72 and is in a tie for 21st. David Synder of the University of Kentucky is alone in third place at five-under after birdieing his final two holes. This 54-hole event will conclude on Sunday.

Results: Saguaro Amateur

Place	Player	Location	Pts	Scores
1	Sean Walsh	Keller, TX	500	65-69-67=201
T2	Shotaro Ban	San Jose, CA	400	70-70-66=206
T2	Rico Hoey	Rancho Cucamonga, CA	400	71-66-69=206
T4	Taylor Moore	Edmond, OK	300	72-68-67=207
T4	David Snyder	Somerset, KY	300	67-72-68=207

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About the Saguaro Amateur

54-hole event with field comprised of 108 men’s amateur golfers from all over the United States. Most players are college golfers on winter break. All players must have completed high school by January 1 and must have a handicap of 3.0 or lower. The ...

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