Lowe rallies from eight back to win New York Men's Amateur by three strokes

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. — Matthew Lowe began Thursday eight strokes behind, standing at even par while Christian Chapman commanded the lead at 8-under. By day's end, the 30-year-old from MGA eClub – Long Island had authored one of the great comebacks in the championship's 103-year history, posting rounds of 67-65 over the final 36 holes to win the New York State Men's Amateur at 10-under 274.

Lowe's closing 65 — six birdies against a lone bogey at Glens Falls Country Club — gave him a three-stroke victory over Lucas Rizo-Patron of Pelham Country Club, who posted 71 in the final round to finish at 7-under 277. Chapman, who had led by four at the halfway mark, faltered with rounds of 71-74 over the final day to finish third at 5-under 279.