Kyle An surges back from a seven-shot deficit to win Inland Empire Amateur
9/2/2024 | by Amit Pandey of AmateurGolf.com
see also: View results for Inland Empire Amateur, Oak Valley Golf Club
An was able to charge back behind a 6-under 66 and five birdies on the back nine in the final round
Kyle An of Jurupa Valley, Calif., captured the title at the Inland Empire Amateur Championship with an impressive 11-under 205, thanks to rounds of 71-68-66 at Oak Valley GC. An's stellar performance in the final round, where he fired a 66 with five birdies on the back nine, helped him overcome a seven-stroke deficit and secure a two-shot victory.
An started the final day at 5-under, trailing 36-hole leader Grant Martens of San Diego, who was 12-under. Martens struggled in the final round, shooting a 76, which dropped him into a tie for third with Dylan Brack of Riverside. Martens finished with rounds of 66-66-76, while Brack posted 71-67-70 to match his 8-under total.
Hill Wang of Hacienda Heights finished as the runner-up with rounds of 67-69-71, ending the tournament at 9-under. The event featured 113 players, with 43 making the 36-hole cut, which was set at 1-over 145.
Results: Inland Empire Amateur
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aliso Viejo, CA | 100 | 71-68-66=205 | |
| 2 | Hacienda Heights, CA | 65 | 67-69-71=207 | |
| T3 | Riverside, CA | 30 | 71-67-70=208 | |
| T3 | San Diego, CA | 30 | 66-66-76=208 | |
| 5 | Mission Viejo, CA | 30 | 66-68-75=209 |
About the Inland Empire Amateur
The Inland Empire Amateur Championship is a three day event played at three courses in an area where Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernadino and Orange Counties all come together. Format is 54 holes of stroke play with the top 40% advancing to the fina...
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