Berkmeyer tops Coleman leaderboard after Day 1 at Seminole
4/25/2019 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
see also: View results for Coleman Invitational, Seminole Golf Club
The Missourian opened with 69 at Seminole Golf Club to take a slim lead on an Argentine star and a former Mid-Am champ
This is familiar territory for Berkmeyer, considering he also led after the first round of the Crump Cup, another prestigious mid-amateur event, but one that ends in match play. The 45-year-old also garnered some attention last August, when he was one of four mid-amateurs to make match play at the U.S. Amateur. He lost in the Round of 64.
A four-man tie for fourth at 1-under 71 includes Matthew Swan, Matt Broome, T.J. Shuart and Scott Harvey, the 2014 U.S. Mid-Amateur champion.
In the senior division, past champions Gene Elliott (’07 and ’09) and Vinny Giles (02' & 07') posting opening rounds of 70 to take a one-shot lead over Jeff Knox and Steve Harwell. Knox, of course, is fresh off his usual turn as the Augusta National marker at the Masters two weeks ago.
Results: Coleman Invitational
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kernersville, NC | 500 | 71-74-70=215 | |
| 2 | , Argentina | 400 | 70-72-74=216 | |
| T3 | Jacksonville, FL | 300 | 74-72-73=219 | |
| T3 | Barrington, RI | 300 | 71-74-74=219 | |
| T3 | Newport Beach, CA | 300 | 72-73-74=219 |
About the Coleman Invitational
NOTE: The Coleman Invitational will be taking a hiatus while the course undergoes renovations to raise the fairways in order to combat a rising water table. One of the very best amateur events all year long played on the last great private course des...
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