South Beach International Amateur: Mats Ege leads after the opening round
12/20/2023 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
see also: View results for The International Amateur, Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club
Ege recorded a flawless first round to lead by two shots over the loaded field
By Miami Beach Golf Club
Mats Ege of Norway shot a bogey-free 7-under 64 to lead after the 2023 South Beach International Amateur opening round at the Miami Beach Golf Club and Normandy Shores Golf Course.
When you combine perfect weather with courses that have been softened by the massive storm that hit the East Coast a few days prior, you are giving the best amateur golfers in the world an opportunity to go low, and they did.
Ege, who plays for East Tennessee State, led the pack with a 7 under par 64 at the Miami Beach Golf Club. His spotless round featured 7 birdies and no bogies. Canadian Marco Trstenjak, who plays for Georgia Southwestern, matched Ege’s 64 with a 6 under round at Normandy Shores Golf Club to share the lead.
Low scores were abundant, with eight players finishing at 5 under par to tie for third place after the first round. 208 total golfers make up the field.
Results: The International Amateur
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milford, CT | 1000 | 70-67-66-68=271 | |
| T2 | Raleigh, NC | 700 | 66-64-72-71=273 | |
| T2 | Jacksonville, FL | 700 | 71-60-71-71=273 | |
| T4 | , Netherlands | 500 | 65-70-70-70=275 | |
| T4 | , Portugal | 500 | 71-66-70-68=275 |
About the The International Amateur
72-hole event with 36-hole cut. Open to highly ranked amateurs, college players, mid-amateurs and juniors. Non-exempt players must submit a playing resume to be considered for the field.
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