Martin, Pettit Share 54-Hole Alabama State Amateur Lead

MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL (June 11, 2016) -- Patrick Martin of Birmingham and Turk Pettit of Auburn share a one shot lead heading into the final round at six-under 207. Martin, a rising sophomore at Vanderbilt, carded a five- under 66 with a stretch of five straight birdies on holes 10-14 in his round. Pettit, a rising high school senior at Lee-Scott Academy, posted a three-under 68 that included six birdies versus three bogeys.

Two-time defending champion Will Cannon of Birmingham carded a two-over 73 to fall into a tie for sixth place.

Eight players are under par through 54 holes round with an average score of 75.7.