Terrapin Amateur: Nicholas Mathews runs away with the championship
12/20/2023 | by Justin Golba of AmateurGolf.com
see also: View results for Mid Pines Invitational, Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club
Mathews was the most consistent golfer of the week, shooting all three rounds under par
Nicholas Mathews of North Carolina State University rolled to a four-shot victory in the Mid Pines Invitational, also known as the Terrapin Amateur, at Mid Pines Inn and Golf Club and Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C.
Mathews, the 2021 North Carolina Amateur winner, finished at 10-under with rounds of 68-67-70. He was the only golfer in the field to shoot all three rounds under par. Mathews's final round 2-under 70 saw him record four birdies, four bogeys, and an eagle to get him under par for the round.
This win caps off a solid 2023 campaign for Mathews as he looks ahead to spring golf, finishing T2 at the Folds of Honor Collegiate, T6 at the Rod Meyers Invitational, and T11 at the 2023 Carolina Amateur.
Mathews held the first-round lead at the Folds of Honor Collegiate.
Spencer Oxendine, Mathews teammate at NC State, finished in solo second place at 6-under with rounds of 70-72-67.
Aidan Gavey, who plays collegiately at Rogers State University, finished in solo third place at 5-under with rounds of 68-70-72.
Carter Graf finished in solo fourth place at 4-under, and Ryan Leach finished in solo fifth place at 2-under, rounding out the top five. Sam Davidson and Matthew Larkin finished T6 at 1-under and rounded out the golfers that finished the tournament under par.
Formerly known as the CCNC Amateur but moved to Mid Pines in 2022. 54-hole stroke play event with a cut after 36 holes to the low 40 players and ties.
Results: Mid Pines Invitational
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mebane, NC | 300 | 68-67-70=205 | |
| 2 | Fayetteville, NC | 200 | 70-72-67=209 | |
| 3 | , Canada | 100 | 68-70-72=210 | |
| 4 | , Canada | 100 | 68-73-70=211 | |
| 5 | Williamsburg, VA | 100 | 71-69-73=213 |
About the Mid Pines Invitational
Formerly known as the CCNC Amateur but moved to Mid Pines in 2022. 54-hole stroke play event with a cut after 36 holes to the low 40 players and ties.
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