BERMUDA RUN, NC (Aug. 13, 2013) – First round results of the 13th North Carolina Senior Four-Ball Championship of the Carolinas Golf Association hosted by Bermuda Run Country Club (East course) in Bermuda Run, NC on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 (6543 yards, Rating: 71.2/132, par 36-36—72).
Paul Simson and Don Detweiler of Raleigh, NC posted a 10-under 62 to take a two stroke lead over Mark Stephens of Troutman, NC and Johnny Elam of Charlotte, NC.
Defending champions Jim Pearson and Jim Grainger of Charlotte, NC posted a five-under 67 and are in a tie for fourth place.
Play was suspended at 3:32pm for 2 hours and 8 minutes due to a line of thunderstorms that rolled through the Triad. Play resumed at 5:40pm with all players completing round one in near darkness.
After 36 holes the field will be cut to the low 30 teams and ties for the final round.
