Australian Master of the Amateurs: Nathan Holman takes lead

January 11, 2012 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff

-- Golf Victoria

Holman leads by four shots ahead of Daniel Nisbet, Ryan McCarthy and Kelly Kraft, among others

MELBOURNE, Australia (Jan. 11, 2012) -- Nathan Holman extended his first round lead with an even-par 72 in the second round of the Australian Master of the Amateurs tournament at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne. Holman followed up a tournament-low 67 in the first round with the 72 and holds a four-shot lead over Daniel Nisbet (69-74--143) and Ryan McCarthy (72-71--143), who sit in a tie for second place. Kelly Kraft (70-75--145) and Beaucousin Teremona (73-72--145) are tied for third place.Third-round play begins Thursday morning.

Results: Master of the Amateurs

Place	Player	Location	Pts	Scores
1	Nathan Holman	, Australia	700	62-72-69-70--278
2	Daniel Nisbet	, Australia	500	69-74-70-70--283
3	Ben Campbell	, New Zealand	400	73-75-65-72--285
T4	Kelly Kraft	Denton, TX	400	70-75-69-73--287
T4	Todd Sinnott	, Australia	400	74-74-71-68--287

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Australian Master of the Amateurs: Nathan Holman takes lead

The Master of the Amateurs, a 72-hole medal play Championship, has rapidly become one of the elite championships in amateur golf. Like The Masters, the champion receives a Green Jacket. Contestants participate in the first round of the championship w...