LAS VEGAS, Calif. (Nov. 2, 2014) — University of Nevada-Las Vegas sophomore Taylor Montgomery, from Henderson, Nev., defeated Kenny Ebalo in a playoff at the Las Vegas City Amateur Championship on Sunday.
Both players finished the 36-hole tournament, held at Las Vegas Golf Club, at a four-under par total of 136, with Montgomery shooting a remarkable seven-under 63 to force his way into a tie for first place.
Ebalo posted 67-69 over the weekend. The two finished two shots ahead of the rest of the field.
First-round leader Samuel Mangiaterra, who led by two after a Saturday 65, shot 73 on Sunday and finished in a four-way tie for third place at 138.
Also finishing at 138 were Blair Bursey, Brayden Erikson, and Todd Roberts.
Taylor Montgomery wins Las Vegas City Amateur in playoff
The University of Nevada-Las Vegas sophomore from Henderson, Nev. defeated Kenny Ebalo in a playoff at Las Vegas Golf Club