Experienced Ledzinski goes for historic NCGA Stroke Play title
July 13, 2019 | by Northern California Golf Association
see also: Jerry Ledzinski, View results for NCGA Stroke Play, Poppy Hills Golf Course
Monterey Peninsula Country Club member Jerry Ledzinski is a day away from winning his third career NCGA title.
Ledzinski, the defending NCGA Valley Amateur champion and winner of the 2015 NCGA Mid-Amateur, will take a one-shot lead into the final round after carding an even-par 71 in Saturday’s fog shrouded second round at Poppy Hills Golf Course. The 46-year-old Ledzinski, who would become one of the event’s oldest winners with a victory, has a two-day total of 3-under 139.
A day after shooting a 68 with five birdies, Ledzinski had three birdies to go against three bogeys.
In a tie for third at 141, just two shots back, are former Cal standout Ian Dahl and recent California Amateur runner-up Christian Banke. Both had rounds of 69.
Dahl, who carded five birdies, was also stung by a double-bogey on the 14th. A wild round for Banke featured only six pars. The San Diego State sophomore also had seven birdies and five bogeys.
Alone in fifth place at 142 following a 70 is Jason Anthony. Anthony entered the event leading the standings for NCGA Player of the Year honors. The Olympic Club member won this year’s Mid-Amateur Championship just over a month ago at Poppy Hills.
The low round of the day was a 67 by E-club East Bay member Josh Diaz. First round co-leader Ryan Grauman fell back to T-7 after a 76. The cutline came at 8-over 150.
Results: NCGA Stroke Play
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carmel, CA | 350 | 72-69-69=210 | |
| T2 | Pleasanton, CA | 230 | 70-70-73=213 | |
| T2 | Danville, CA | 230 | 72-69-72=213 | |
| T4 | Alamo, CA | 140 | 68-76-70=214 | |
| T4 | Fairfield, CA | 140 | 72-70-72=214 |
About the NCGA Stroke Play
First played in 1944, the NCGA Stroke Play Championship has a special history, as the tournament has been won by the likes of Ken Venturi and Johnny Miller. The sterling silver perpetual trophy was donated by the San Francisco Examiner in 1944. Champ...
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