AJ McInerney leads early at Las Vegas Amateur

10/31/2015 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff

AJ McInerney

The UNLV senior fired 65 on day one at Las Vegas Golf Club to lead by two over Darren Michels II

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — UNLV senior AJ McInerney, who is the reigning Nevada State Match Play champion, is up by two shots halfway through the Las Vegas Amateur Championship. On a day where scoring was abundant at Las Vegas Golf Club, McInerney birdied four of his first seven holes en route to a 65, with Darren Michels II trailing two behind at 67. Three are tied for third at 68, while another five are tied for sixth at 69. Part of the group at 69 is recent Stocker Cup winner and 2014 Senior British Amateur Brady Exber, as well as 2014 Nevada Mid-Amateur champion Kenny Ebalo. Seventeen players are within five shots of the lead, including eight players at even par 70.

About the Las Vegas City Amateur

36-hole stroke play event with championship and net divisions limited to 110 players. Minimum age 15 although younger players can email playing resume for consideration. Competitors must be an active member of the Southern Nevada Golf Association.

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