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Nesmith and Comie lead at the Azalea

Nesmith and Comie lead by one going into the final round of the Azalea Invitational

CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 30, 2012) --   Matthew Nesmith, North Augusta, S.C., carded his second consecutive 66 to share the lead of the 64 Azalea Invitational with Michael Comie of Cary, N.C. Nesmith posted rounds of 72-66-66--204 while Comie has signed for 71- 66-67--204.

Jim Liu of Smithtown, NY (65-72-68- -205), Garland Green of Tazewell, VA (65-71-69- -205), and second round leader Brad Wilder from Fort Wright, KY (64-70-71--205) all share third place going into the final round tomorrow.

Michael Miller from Bewster, NY has three rounds in the 60's (68-69-69--206) and tied for sixth with Rob Simmons of Beaufort, SC (64-71-71--206).

Three-time US Mid-Am Champion and Walker Cupper, Nathan Smith, is alone in seventh place but just three strokes back with rounds of 72-69-66-207

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is in a log jam at 80th place with rounds of 77- 72-75- -224.

Play continues with the fourth round beginning Sunday morning. Click here for the pairings
AmateurGolf.com Rankings
2012 season — official results & points
PosPlayerFromScoresPoints
1Matt NeSmithSC72-66-66-66--2701,000
2Jim LiuNY65-72-68-68--273700
3Keith MitchellTN70-69-70-65--274500
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