Cardinal Amateur: Loftsson in control
GREENSBORO, NC. (Aug. 14, 2011) -- Olafur Lofsson surged to a four-stroke lead with one round to go at the Cardinal Amateur. Loftsson is at 11-under, pacing the field.
Will Collins, who led after two round, is in second place at 7-under.
2ND ROUND RESUTLS: Will Collins, Salisbury, NC, fired a second rounds 66 to lead at seven under par (67-66--133).
First round leader, Olafur Loftsson, Iceland, follow a brilliant 65 with a 69 to sit at second place at six under.
Preston Dembowiak carded round of 66-69--134, two shots back and in third place with the final round remaining.
ABOUT THE Cardinal Amateur
The Cardinal Amateur, presented by McConnell
Golf, is held at the Sedgefield Country Club, Pete
Dye Course in Greensboro, NC. 54-hole stroke
play tournament. Many former competitors are
now on the PGA, Senior PGA and Nationwide
tours. The field consists of 78 contestants,
chosen among college level and mid-amateurs.
Jay Sigel, a winner on the senior tour, has been
quoted as saying that the Cardinal Am is one of
the finest amateur tournaments in the country
and one which he wishes he had won during his
amateur career.
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