Wheeler builds three-shot lead in Tennessee Mid-Am debut
10/5/2018 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
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Josh Wheeler was reinstated as an amateur this summer, and is making his first Tennessee Mid-Amateur start
Wheeler, a Maryville, Tenn., native who played college golf for Tennessee Wesleyan, had two eagles in his opening round – on both of the par 5s on Black Creek’s back nine. He had an eagle on the par-5 fourth on Friday.
Since moving on from college golf, Wheeler dabbled in professional life and was reinstated over the summer. This is the first time he has played the Mid-Amateur, and he calls it his first major start since returning to amateur golf.
Terry Ryan trails Wheeler by three shots after back-to-back rounds of 68. Tim Jackson also made moves up the leaderboard, following his opening 68 with a second-round 69. Jackson, a Tennessee golf legend, has won this event six times.Maryville native and former @twbulldogs golfer Josh Wheeler (@jwheelz1991) will head into the final round of the #TennMidAm with a three-stroke lead.
— Tennessee Golf Association (@tngolf) October 5, 2018
Josh has went 67-66 to currently sit at -11 for the championship. Listen to a few comments 👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/nqh7VQHuTS
A crowd at 6 under, five shots off the lead, includes Ben Glover, Ryan Greer, Lucas Armstrong, Winston Brown and Ryan McCann. Armstrong has the distinction of shooting the low round in Friday’s competition. His 8-under 64 included eight birdies, one eagle and two bogeys.
About the Tennessee Mid-Amateur
Open to amateurs age 25 and older who are members of a TGA Club. Qualifying is required for those who do not meet the exemption criteria. Format consists of 54 holes of stroke play with a cut following the second round.
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