California State Fair: Matthew Sutherland holds comfortable lead after second round
9/3/2023 | by Justin Golba of AmateurGolf.com
see also: View results for California State Fair, Haggin Oaks: Alister MacKenzie Course
Sutherland has shot rounds of 67-64 to hold a three-shot lead heading into the final round
The rising senior at Fresno State University is coming off a round of 16 finish at the 123rd U.S. Amateur at Cherry Hills, Colo., and has played solid golf all summer.
Sutherland shot a first-round 5-under 67 and a second-round 8-under 64 to sit at 13-under.
Sutherland was 4-under through his first four holes in the second round, making two birdies on Holes No. 2 and 3 and eagling No. 4.
Sutherland was the medalist at his U.S. Amateur qualifying, leading to a round of 16 appearance. He also won the Sacramento City Championship and the Sacramento Country Amateur. He finished T3 at the Memorial Amateur.
Results: California State Fair
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carmichael, CA | 400 | 67-64-67=198 | |
| 2 | Moraga, CA | 300 | 70-69-65=204 | |
| T3 | Redmond, WA | 200 | 70-71-64=205 | |
| T3 | Tucson, AZ | 200 | 65-69-71=205 | |
| T5 | Clovis, CA | 200 | 73-68-65=206 |
About the California State Fair
The State Fair Men's Amateur Championship is one of the oldest and most prestigious Amateur Championships in the West. The Championship is limited to 108 players. Competition commences over a 54-hole stroke play format with 18 holes played each day. ...
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