Sam Triplett finishes low-amateur at Arizona Open
8/22/2015 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
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Northwestern University sophomore Sam Triplett tied for seventh place while finishing just five shots back of the winner
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Northwestern University sophomore Sam Triplett tied for seventh place at the Arizona Open while finishing just four shots back of the winner. His performance earned him low-amateur honors at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale.
After a first-round 70, the Scottsdale native trailed leaders David McDaniel and Jim Carter by three. Then, entering the last day with a four-shot deficit, Triplett at one point got to 1-under on the day, which would have put him in solo fifth place. But two late bogeys dropped him outside the top-five.
Still, Triplett was the lowest amateur in the field by two, finishing ahead of former UC Davis golfer Jonny Baxter and and UNLV's Zane Thomas.
About the Arizona Open
Put on by the Southwestern Section PGA. Open to professionals and amateurs. This will be a 54-hole individual stroke play event with the field being cut to the low 60 and ties after 36 holes.
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