Scott Usher wins Charleston City Amateur in wire-to-wire fashion
5/15/2016 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
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On Sunday Scott Usher finished off a wire-to-wire win at the Charleston City Amateur
CHARLESTON, SC (May 15, 2016) - On Sunday Scott Usher finished off a wire-to-wire win at the Charleston City Amateur. Usher finished the 54-hole event 8-under and six shots clear of the rest of the field at Charleston Municipal Golf Course.
A former mini-tour player and USC-Aiken star, Usher, opened up a three-stroke first round lead on Friday thanks to an opening 8-under 64 and after a second round 2-under 70 he was 10-under and ahead by six.
In the final round Usher did struggle a bit shooting a 2-over 74 but his lead to start the day was to large for the rest of the field to make a charge. Three players --Thomas Ellenburg, Patrick Mallard and Gettys Glaze-- all finished 2-under and tied for second
About the Charleston City Amateur
Open to amateurs who have resided in Charleston County, Dorchester County, or Berkeley County for at least one year and are 18 years of age as of the first day of the tournament.
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