Defending Champion Nick Moore leads NCGA Valley Amateur

9/20/2016 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff

Nick Moore (NCGA photo)

Nick Moore is off to a fast start in search of his third NCGA Vally Am and 2nd and a row; Mark Morgan leads seniors

ROSEVILLE, Calif. (September 20, 2016) -- Defending champion Nick Moore opened with a 3-under 69 to lead the field at the NCGA Valley Amateur hosted by Morgan Creek Golf Course. The Seaside, Calif. resident tallied five birdies against two bogeys and fired the only round in the 60's in breezy conditions. Trailing Moore by three shots is Karl Gedris who tallied four birdies against four bogeys for an opening-round 72. Playing at his home course, Juan Gonzales sits in solo third after an opening 1-over 73. Mark Morgan leads the senior division after a round of 1-under 71. The El Dorado Hills native tallied three birdies and two bogeys and holds a one shot lead over Steve Wilson. Defending champion Dale Bouguennec sits in a tie for seventh after an opening 4-over 76.

Results: NCGA Valley Amateur

Place	Player	Location	Pts	Scores
1	Nick Moore	Seaside, CA	200	69-73=142
2	Juan Gonzalez	Antelope, CA	140	73-73=146
3	Matt Cohn	San Francisco, CA	80	74-73=147
T4	Kyle Davies	Iowa City, IA	80	75-73=148
T4	Garett Wagner	Brentwood, CA	80	74-74=148

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About the NCGA Valley Amateur

Played for the first time in 2004 as a replacement for the San Joaquin and Sacramento Valley championships, the NCGA Valley Amateur has become a staple in the tournament season. The 36- hole stroke play event is played at a venue in the San Joaquin o...

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