Max Sekulic wins Saguaro Amateur in playoff
1/4/2020 | by Pete Wlodkowski of AmateurGolf.com
see also: View results for Saguaro Amateur, Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course
Sekulic defeated Austin Fox of California in sudden-death after the two tied at 10-under in regulation at Ak Chin Southern Dunes
Sekulic fired 66 on the day to finish the 54-hole tournament played at Ak Chin Southern Dunes at 10-under. That total score was one stroke in front of a surging Ryan Grider of Texas (who fired 31 on the back nine for 66) and second round leader Carter Graf of Canada.
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- Saguaro Amateur photo |
But then Fox did something really special.
After making birdie on No. 9 to finish at even par, the University of The Pacific senior posted 5-under 31 on the back nine for 67 and a share of the lead.
Fox and Sekulic played off for the title, with Sekulic winning with a par. He will head back to Washington State with the Saguaro Amateur trophy in tow.
Results: Saguaro Amateur
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | , Canada | 500 | 70-70-66=206 | |
| 2 | Folsom, CA | 400 | 68-71-67=206 | |
| T3 | Lewisville, TX | 300 | 70-71-66=207 | |
| T3 | , Canada | 300 | 70-67-70=207 | |
| T5 | Huntington Beach, CA | 300 | 70-70-69=209 |
About the Saguaro Amateur
54-hole event with field comprised of 108 men’s amateur golfers from all over the United States. Most players are college golfers on winter break. All players must have completed high school by January 1 and must have a handicap of 3.0 or lower. The ...
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