Sunnehanna: Ihm, Lovelady share lead
JOHNSTOWN, Penn. (June 14 2013) -- Steven
Ihm gained some company atop the
leaderboard at the 2013 Sunnehanna
Amateur.
Tom Lovelady, of the NCAA Champion
Alabama Tide, fired a red-hot 3-under 67 to
jump into a share of the lead with Ihm
entering Saturday's third round.
Ihm led outright with a 66 on Thursday. He
shot 71 to keep pace with a surging field on
Friday.
Lovelady's 67 tied for the round of the day
with former Penn State golfer and current
Walker Cup hopeful Mike Miller.
Miller bounced back from a 2-over 72 on
Thursday to shoot his 67, which moved him
into a tie for fourth place.
Stewart Jolly of Birmingham, who sat alone in
second place after Round 1, shot an even par
70 Friday and is in third place,
just one shot off the lead.
In fourth, Miller is joined by Matthew NeSmith,
Patrick Newcomb, Cory Whitsett and Cameron
Wilson.
The Sunnehanna Amateur features one of the
season's top fields. Notable players include:
Cal's Brandon Hagy (70-72,
T15), Dykes Harbin (70-73, T24), Cal's
Shotaro Ban (70-74, T31), Porter Cup winner
Richy Werenski (71-74, T36) and four-
time and defending U.S. Mid-Amateur
champion Nathan Smith (73-73, T42).
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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