Moldovan back on top of the leaderboard at the Southern Amateur
7/16/2021 | by Jim Young of AmateurGolf.com
see also: View results for Southern Amateur, Atlanta Athletic Club - Highlands Course
Ohio State junior will take a two-shot lead into Saturday's final round
“I got off to a good start by making a 30-foot birdie from the fringe on one,” said Moldovan. “It’s good to make a birdie out of the gates when you’re playing in the final group to ease the nerves a bit.”
Moldovan will take a two-stroke lead into Saturday’s final round over second round leader Connor Howe, who followed up his blistering round of 62 on Thursday with a third round 69.
Brayden Garrison, who recently completed his collegiate career at Tennessee, moved into solo third at 13-under 200 after a third round 65, which included six birdies and an eagle.The lead group is in a close race this morning! Follow Maxwell Moldovan, Karl Vilips and Connor Howe along as they take on round three of the 115th Southern Amateur Championship presented by STITCH® Golf. Hit the link in bio to view live scoring for the round! pic.twitter.com/J53ke6qN9l
— Southern Golf Association (@sgagolf) July 16, 2021
Four others, including 2017 Southern Amateur champion Karl Vilips, are four back at 12-under par.
After rounds of 64-68-65, Moldovan sees no reason to alter his game plan heading into tomorrow’s final round.
“I’m going to go out and keep on doing what I’ve been doing and that’s hitting a lot of fairways and greens and giving myself chances. I have faith in whatever is going to happen will happen and I’m just excited about what tomorrow might bring.”
Results: Southern Amateur
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uniontown, OH | 1200 | 64-68-65-67=264 | |
| 2 | Hendersonville, TN | 900 | 68-69-66-66=269 | |
| T3 | , Australia | 700 | 64-71-67-68=270 | |
| T3 | Stuart, FL | 700 | 68-65-68-69=270 | |
| T5 | San Antonio, TX | 700 | 68-68-68-67=271 |
About the Southern Amateur
The Southern Amateur, which dates back to 1902, is one of two competitions held by the Southern Golf Association (the other is the Southern Junior). This is a 72-hole stroke play championship with a cut made after 36 holes. Entries are open to any ma...
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