Stroke play qualifying concluded with Colton Rodgers (River Bend Club), Elijah Felty (Stonehenge Golf & Country Club), and Talon Dingledine (Stonehenge Golf & Country Club) sharing medalist honors at 5-under 139. Rodgers posted rounds of 70-69, while both Felty and Dingledine opened with 68 before carding 71 on Tuesday. The trio will be the top seeds when match play begins Thursday. Benjamin Baker (USGA/VSGA GC) finished fourth at 3-under 141, followed by Brandon Ramsuer (Lakeside Park Club) at 2-under 142 and Drew Brockwell (Lakeside Park Club) at 1-under 143. Seven players tied for 32nd were forced into a playoff for the final match play berth, with Matthew Hartley of Gauntlet Golf Club emerging victorious to complete the 32-player field.
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3 updates · newest first- UpdateJun 25, 3:55 AM UTC
Three Share Medal Honors at 5-Under; Hartley Wins Playoff for Final Match Play Spot
- UpdateJun 24, 1:10 AM UTC
Weather Halts Play with Rodgers, Felty Tied at 5-Under After Two Rounds
Play has been suspended due to dangerous weather with Colton Rodgers (River Bend Club) and Elijah Felty (Stonehenge Golf & Country Club) tied atop the leaderboard at 5-under 139. Rodgers posted rounds of 70-69, including Tuesday's 3-under effort, while Felty carded 68-71. Talon Dingledine (Stonehenge Golf & Country Club), who shared Monday's opening-round lead, sits alone in third at 4-under through three holes of his second round. Benjamin Baker (USGA/VSGA GC) is fourth at 3-under 141 after rounds of 69-72. Defending champion Liam Maclauchlan has completed just two holes of his second round and remains even par for the championship. Many players have yet to finish their qualifying rounds, which will resume Wednesday.
- UpdateJun 22, 10:14 PM UTC
Three-Way Tie Atop Virginia Amateur Leaderboard After Opening Round
Nikita Gubenko (River Bend Club), Talon Dingledine (Stonehenge Golf & Country Club), and Preston Burton (Farmington Country Club) share the lead at 4-under 68 after Monday's first round at Bayville Golf Club. All three carded matching 35-33 scorecards to reach 4-under par. Defending champion Liam Maclauchlan opened with an even-par 72, sitting comfortably in a tie for 12th as he begins his title defense at the Virginia Amateur Championship.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Amateur Championship began Monday at Bayville Golf Club, with competitors facing 36 holes of stroke play qualifying over two days to determine the 32 players who will advance to match play.
After Tuesday's second qualifying round, the field will be cut to the low 32 scorers, who will then compete in a match play bracket beginning Wednesday. The format mirrors recent editions of the championship, which has produced a string of compelling finals in recent years.
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| Pos | Player | From | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Rylan Shim | VA | 200 |
| Runner | Scott Shingler | VA | 100 |
| Semifinals | Owen Love | VA | 50 |
