Wescott, Simons go low as 13 players qualify for the 106th Oregon Amateur Championship at the OGA Golf Course
Woodburn, Ore. – Sunny skies and mid-seventy temperatures proved beneficial for players on the OGA Golf Course during the second of four qualifiers for the 106th Oregon Amateur Championship. In the near perfect golf weather, 6 players shot par or better.
Thirty-six players took the course in an attempt to earn one of the 13 qualifying spot for the Oregon Amateur Championship, June 22-27. Former Westview High School standout Hunter Wescott and Kevin Simons of Portland, Oregon both fired 3-under par 69s, with Wescott earning medalist honors by virtue of a scorecard playoff. Josh Thomas of Phoenix, Oregon was one back after shooting a 2-under par 70 as was Shane Johnstone of West Linn.
The cut came at 4-over par, 76, with exactly 13 players posting 76 or below. No playoff was needed to determine the qualifiers.
The third qualifier for the 106th Oregon Amateur Championship will be held Tuesday, June 9th at Stone Creek Golf Club.
