Mexican Amateur: Vázquez (67) takes early lead
6/8/2012 | by Mike Stubbs of AmateurGolf.com
see also: View results for Mexican National Amateur, Guadalajara Country Club
Sebastián Vázquez opens with 67 in his defense of the Mexican National Amateur
GUADALAJARA, México (June 7, 2012) -- The defending champion of the Mexican National Amateur Banorte, Sebastián Vázquez (México City) made the best start possible at the Guadalajara Country Club with a round of 67.
"I didn't get into any problems and had a very solid day," commented Vázquez after the round. "I hit 12 fairways and that was the secret to not having problems with the rough."
Getting a good start also helped Vázquez. He birdied the first three holes, made bogey on No. 8 and then made birdie on No 9. and No. 10.
Vázquez is also representing México in the concurrent team competition and his stellar play along with the 1-under-par 70 from his partner Carlos Ortiz has the home team up by 9 strokes over Juan Diego Placencia and Eduardo Castiello (72-74--146) representing the special team from Guadalajara Country Club.
Adam Svensson and Riley Fleming, representing Canada are in third place with rounds of 73-74--147.
Stratton Nolen and Daniel de La Garza, representing Texas, sit in a tie for 8th place with scores of 73-78--151.
Results: Mexican National Amateur
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | , Mexico | 500 | 67-71-70--208 | |
| 2 | , Mexico | 400 | 70-72-69--211 | |
| 3 | , Colombia | 300 | 74-70-70--214 | |
| T4 | , Mexico | 300 | 70-77-69--216 | |
| T4 | , Canada | 300 | 73-70-73--216 |
About the Mexican National Amateur
72 hole stroke play championship with a cut after 36 holes. Draws an international field from North, South and Central America.
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