Ethan Evans Leads Round Two of the 118th Southern Amateur Championship

118th Southern Amateur Round Two Leader, Ethan Evans of Franklin, TN Celebrates with his Caddie Coming Off of #9.
LEXINGTON, KY (July 18, 2024) – Round Two results of the 118th Southern Amateur Championship of the Southern Golf Association hosted by Idle Hour Country Club in Lexington, Kentucky on Thursday, July 18, 2024 (7010 Yards, par 35-35-70, 73.8/131). 

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Ethan Evans of Franklin, Tennessee shot an impressive six-under 64 in round two for an overall score of ten-under 130 at the halfway point of the 118th Southern Amateur Championship. Evans fired eight birdies today.

“It was a solid day all around,” said Evans. “I’m just going to try and keep the same mindset [going into the final two rounds], have good composure on the course and take it shot by shot.”

Quinnton Croker of Australia stands second after posting a round two score of five-under par 65 and an overall score of nine-under 131. 

The following players stand T3, each posting  seven-under par 133 overall.
  • Buck Brumlow of Cartersville, Georgia 
  • Michael Mays of Winter Park, Florida
  • Billy Davis of Spring Valley, California
  • Tobias Jonsson of Sweden
  • Ben James of Milford, Connecticut
  • Lance Simpson of Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Jack Turner of Winter Garden, Florida
The field was cut to the low 50 and ties. The cutline fell at three-under 137 with 54 players advancing to the final two rounds of the 118th Southern Amateur Championship. 

Round Two Notes
Field Average score: 69.87
21 eagles posted in Round Two
562 birdies posted in Round Two
76 players broke par
Easiest Hole: 8, Par 5 (average 4.30)
Hardest Hole: 18, Par 4 (average 4.51)

The third round of the 118th Southern Amateur Championship begins tomorrow, July 19 at 8:00 a.m. off  #1 tee. 

The 118th Southern Amateur is conducted by the Southern Golf Association. 

For more information about the Southern Amateur Championship, visit the Southern Golf Association website.

About the Southern Golf Association (SGA)
The Southern Golf Association, founded in 1902, is one of the oldest golf organizations and serves member clubs over a 15-state area. Recognized by the United States Golf Association (USGA) and Regional Golf Associations as one of the leaders in the promotion of Amateur Golf, SGA championships are selected for inclusion as criteria for selecting players for USGA and State team competitions. Through the years, SGA Champions have been chosen to represent various state golf associations in selected team competitions, including the Walker Cup and World Amateur. The SGA is host to the Southern Junior Championship as well as the Southern Amateur Championship each year.

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