Hargett takes solo lead into final round of Sr North & South

8/21/2018 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff

Eddie Hargett (SCGA photo)

Eddie Hargett took the solo lead with one round to go at the Senior North & South

PINEHURST, N.C. (Aug. 21, 2018) – Eddie Hargett separated himself atop the Senior North & South leaderboard on Tuesday, breaking out of a three-way tie for first to take solo possession of the lead. Hargett followed an opening 70 with a 5-under 67 at Pinehurst No. 6. He birdied four of his final five holes to get there.

Already this year, Hargett has finished second at the Chanticleer Senior and T-3 at the Gasparilla Senior.

Hargett effectively opened up a two-shot lead over Pat Thompson, who won the Chanticleer, entering the final round, which will be played at Pinehurst No. 2. Thompson only had one bogey Tuesday in a round of 4-under 68. He stands at 5 under for the week.

Scott Mayne is three shots behind that after a 2-under 70 on Tuesday. John Fritz, at 1 under for the week, is the only other player with a total score in the red. He stands solo fourth.

First-round co-leaders Walter Todd and John Ambridge lost ground on Day 2 with rounds of 74 and 75, respectively. Defending champion Todd Hendley is part of a four-man tie for ninth at 2 over.

In the super senior division, Jerry Ishee II now has a six-shot lead. Ishee followed at opening 70 at Pinehurst No. 2 with a 71 at Pinehurst No. 5.Ishee is 3 under for the week.

Results: North & South Senior

Place	Player	Location	Pts	Scores
1	Eddie Hargett	Blythewood, SC	800	70-67-74=211
T2	Joe Shaktman	Coral Springs, FL	500	73-71-71=215
T2	Johnny Elam	Charlotte, NC	500	71-73-71=215
T4	Scott Mayne	Harrisburg, PA	400	72-70-75=217
T4	Walter Todd	Laurens, SC	400	70-74-73=217

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Part of the annual North & South series of tournaments at Pinehurst that include Men's, Women's, Juniors and Seniors. Entries are open to male and female golfers who meet the requirements below. All applicants must conform to the USGA Rules of Amateu...

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