Sunnehanna: Ihm hangs on to win
Steven Ihm
JOHNSTOWN, Penn. (June 16, 2013) -- Steven
Ihm held on to win the Sunnehanna
Amateur on Sunday as the leaderboard shifted
all around him. Ihm, a senior at the University
of Iowa, shot a final-round 67 at Sunnehanna
Country Club in Johnstown, Pa., to win the
prestigious amateur event.
Ihm, of Peosta, Iowa, had a one-shot lead on
Rodolfo Cazaubon, a recent North Texas grad,
at the beginning of the day. Cazaubon had
charged up the leaderboard in Round 3 with a
6-under 63. He posted 73 on Sunday to finish
T-6.
Ihm turned in 4-under 31 on Sunday, then
made three bogeys and two birdies on the
back for his 67. He finished at 8-under 272.
Alabama senior Cory Whitsett was the next
closest player. Whitsett also shot a final-round
67 to climb from T-3 to solo second. Rick
Lamb, a recent Tennessee grad, and Mike
Miller shared third at 3 under.
The round of the day on Sunday belonged to
South Carolina sophomore Matthew NeSmith,
who shot 5-under 65 to climb from T-20 to T-
6.
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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