Gonzalez carries one-shot lead into West Texas Am final
7/21/2018 | by Texas Golf Association
see also: West Texas Amateur Championship, Abilene Country Club
Texas-Arlington player Paul Gonzalez has a slim margin with which to start the final round of the West-Texas Amateur
“I have been driving extremely well and landing in the fairways. I am focused on staying conservative and not try to do too much” Gonzalez said. “Tomorrow, I will keep doing same things and take it one shot at a time.”
The Senior Division is still a tight race, but the drama center around two players tied for the lead: Chuck Palmer of Dallas and Ralph Ellis of Amarillo. Palmer and Ellis sit at 2 over after two rounds. Lewis Stephenson of Mansfield is right behind them at 3 over after 36 holes.
Ed Brooks of Fort Worth continued his strong play and posted an impressive 1-under 70 for the second round.
“My putting has been rough, however I have been striking the ball really well,” Brooks said when asked about how he has played so far. “You couldn’t ask for a more beautiful course to play on here at Amarillo Country Club, and I plan on taking advantage of the greens and making putts tomorrow.”
About the West Texas Amateur
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers who reside in either region (North/South) of the state of Texas. Applicants must have a certified GHIN Handicap Index of 10.0 or less. Senior division players must be 55 years of age as of the fir...
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