Berkeley Hall is the Bluffton native’s home course and he enjoyed having friends and family close by, “Obviously, there is a lot of expectation here. Just to be able to play well, no matter where you are, is always good. I just need to keep doing it this week and keep making some putts.” Playing close to home also has other advantages after the round, “I am going to lay by the pool, go swimming a little bit and take a break,” said Nimmer on his way to the practice range after his round.
Nimmer bogeyed just one hole during his opening round while rolling in six birdies. Over the course of his last eight holes, Nimmer caught fire birdieing four holes during the stretch to close out his round.
Australian Anthony Quayle also finished his round at 5-under to grab a share of the lead. The 21-year-old finished second at last week’s Dogwood Invitational and is hungry for a win during his eighth straight week of competition.
“I wanted to make sure I enjoyed myself and burnt up as little energy as I could and I think I did that to the best of my ability today.” Quayle went on to say the highlight of his round was his hole out for eagle on No. 9. “It sat on the lip there for a few seconds then dropped as I was walking up to it, so that was a nice little finish to the front nine.”
Throughout the remainder of his round the Australian birdied five holes and bogeyed two.
Australian Cameron John, University of Georgia incoming freshman Spencer Ralston and Alabama's Davis Riley finished the day tied for third place. The trio shot 4-under 68's and they are one shot off the pace.
USC commit Cheng Jin and Richmond's Matthew Lowe currently share sixth at 3-under. Eight players are one shot further back at 2-under.
Editors Note: Story courtesy Heritage Classic Foundation Marketing Director Angela McSwain