Ownbey, Einstein cruise to NC Match Play final
8/4/2018 | by Carolinas Golf Association
see also: North Carolina Amateur Match Play Championship, Rock Barn Golf Club
Carson Ownbey and Brandon Einstein made short work of the quarters and semis, and will play for the state title on Sunday
Ownbey will face off against No. 10 seed Brandon Einstein of Clemmons, N.C. for the title. Einstein also ended both of his matches early on Saturday, winning his quarterfinal and semifinal matches, 2 and 1 and 3 and 2, respectively.
"I think I've just been hitting a lot of fairways," said Ownbey, "Fairways and greens, along with the putter getting hot really helps."
The rising freshman at UNC Charlotte said that he looks forward to going up against a similar game in Einstein.
"Einstein is a really consistent player. He makes a lot of pars and is going to give me a good challenge tomorrow," said Ownbey.
Einstein admitted to some struggles off of the tee today, but said that otherwise he feels good about his game.
"The driver was a little iffy today. It was a go-to three-wood for most of the day, but other than that, I feel really good," said Einstein.
Einstein reciprocated Ownbey's anticipation for their match tomorrow.
"This week (Ownbey) has really taken it deep," said the incoming freshman at High Point University, "It's going to be a grind all 18 holes tomorrow."
About the North Carolina Amateur Match Play
Open to any male amateur golfer 13 and older. Must be a resident of North Carolina and a member of a CGA club with an index no greater than 9.9. Sectional qualifying is required for those who do not meet the exemption criteria. Format consists of 36 ...
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