Jack Avrit takes Nipomo Men's Amateur
January 10, 2022 | by Jim Young of AmateurGolf.com
see also: Jack Avrit, View results for Nipomo Amateur, Monarch Dunes
Santa Clara University senior's 4-under final round 67 leads to the title
Jack Avrit had to leapfrog four players, including a Major League Baseball player, en route to winning the Nipomo Men's Amateur on Sunday at Monarch Dunes Golf Club.
After opening with an even-par round 71 on Saturday, Avrit started the day three strokes behind Jeff McNeil, a member of the New York Mets who attended Nipomo High School before embarking on a professional baseball career.
Playing on his home course at Monarch Dunes, the Santa Clara University senior carded a bogey-free, final round of 67 to earn a three-stroke victory over Luke Montoya, a high school student at Mission College Prep in San Luis Obispo. Baron Szeto, a freshman at Cal Poly SLO who won the Alameda Commuters last spring, finished four back at even-par 142 (73-69).
McNeil, a four-year veteran with the Mets who was selected to the 2019 National League All-Star team, shot a final-round 75 to finish tied for fourth at 1-over 143.
Playing on his home course at Monarch Dunes, the Santa Clara University senior carded a bogey-free, final round of 67 to earn a three-stroke victory over Luke Montoya, a high school student at Mission College Prep in San Luis Obispo. Baron Szeto, a freshman at Cal Poly SLO who won the Alameda Commuters last spring, finished four back at even-par 142 (73-69).
McNeil, a four-year veteran with the Mets who was selected to the 2019 National League All-Star team, shot a final-round 75 to finish tied for fourth at 1-over 143.
Results: Nipomo Amateur
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arroyo Grande, CA | 75 | 71-67=138 | |
| 2 | Arroyo Grande, CA | 50 | 73-68=141 | |
| 3 | Moraga, CA | 25 | 73-69=142 | |
| T4 | Camarillo, CA | 25 | 76-67=143 | |
| T4 | Santa Maria, CA | 25 | 70-73=143 |
About the Nipomo Amateur
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