Martin manages game to win Carolinas Amateur
7/15/2018 | by Carolinas Golf Association
see also: View results for Carolinas Amateur, Chapel Hill Country Club
The Carolinas Amateur represents the third Carolinas Golf Association title of Joshua Martin's career
Martin began the round on fire, making four birdies on the first five holes and it looked like he would run away with the title. However, he ended the front nine with two bogeys and a double bogey to have his lead reduced to only two strokes.
"Today I started out really hot, but then it was pretty much carnage out there," joked the rising UNC senior. "That's the way it goes sometimes, and I just had to laugh those off, and get back to work."
"Once I got a five-shot lead with four holes to play, I felt pretty good," said Martin, "I was just able to cruise in with some pars."
This title gives Martin his third CGA title after winning the North Carolina Amateur in 2014 and the Carolinas Young Amateur in 2015.
"It's special winning at home. Just looking at the trophy and seeing all the past champions, you know this tournament is a big deal, so it's special," Martin added with a smile.
The Capers Cup Club team competition was won by Country Club of North Carolina with Scott Lincicome, Jackson Bode, and Thomas Morrison representing the club at this week's tournament.
Results: Carolinas Amateur
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinehurst, NC | 400 | 71-66-70-73=280 | |
| 2 | Fayetteville, NC | 300 | 73-69-68-73=283 | |
| 3 | Raleigh, NC | 200 | 73-74-70-68=285 | |
| T4 | Charlotte, NC | 200 | 71-70-71-74=286 | |
| T4 | Georgetown, SC | 200 | 72-72-75-67=286 |
About the Carolinas Amateur
The championship is conducted at 72 holes of stroke play. After 36 holes, there is a cut to the low 60 scores and ties. Entry is open to any male amateur golfer who has reached his 13th birthday by the first day of the championship, is a legal reside...
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