Steven Ihm
JOHNSTOWN, Penn. (June 13, 2013) -- "That other
tournament" in Pennsylvania managed to get
most its first round in despite the massive amounts of
rain and wind to hit the region.
Steven Ihm leads one of the season's best fields by
three shots after Round 1.
The Iowa State junior fired a 4-under 66 on the 6,868-
yard Sunnehanna Country Club and leads a
group of three at 1-under, including Cory Whitsett of
Alabama, Cameron Wilson of Stanford and
Shotaro Ban of top-ranked Cal.
With the NCAA Championship complete, the
Sunnehanna annually features one of the best summer
fields of any amateur tournament.
Notable names lurking after Round 1 include: Brandon
Hagy of Cal (E, T4), defending Southeastern
Am champ Dykes Harbin (E, T4), Tom Lovelady of NCAA
Champion Alabama (E, T4), Alex
Carpenter, former Southern Amateur winner, (+1, T14),
Richy Werenski, the 2012 Porter Cup
winner (+1, T14) and No. 6-ranked player in the
Golfweek/amateurgolf.com World Rankings Mike
Miller (+2, T25).
Hoping to make a move in Round be reigning Rice
Planters champ Thomas Bradshaw (+3, T32),
Nicholas Reach, who won the Palmetto Amateur last
week (+3, T32), top-ranked Golfweek junior
Robby Shelton (+3, T32) and Four-time and defending
U.S. Mid-Amateur champion Nathan Smith
(+3, T32).
Defending champion Bobby Wyatt of Alabama sits in a
tie for 66th, 12 shots off the lead.
Second-round play is slated to begin following the
completion of the first round. Four groups didn't
complete first-round play.
ABOUT THE
Sunnehanna Amateur
First played in July 1954, the Sunnehanna Amateur holds a distinguished place in golf history as the first country club-sponsored 72-hole medal (stroke) play event for amateurs in the United States. Its groundbreaking format helped set the standard for elite amateur competition and has since inspired numerous high-level tournaments across the country.
Hosted at Sunnehanna Country Club in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the event is played on a classic 1921 A.W. Tillinghast design—a quintessential golden-age layout known for its strategic shot values, rolling terrain, and challenging greens. The course itself is as much a draw as the championship, offering a pure test of golf that showcases the talent of rising amateur stars.
With its rich tradition, elite fields, and iconic venue, the Sunnehanna Amateur remains one of the premier proving grounds for future professionals. Its alumni list includes many who have gone on to successful PGA Tour careers, making it a must-watch event on the amateur calendar, and one of the best tournaments to kick off a competitive summer in amateur golf.
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