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Noonan leads Harvey Penick Invitational
Brian Noonan
Brian Noonan

AUSTIN, Texas (Sept. 14, 2013) -- Hometown favorite Brian Noonan has a commanding eight-shot lead heading into the final round of play at the 2013 Harvey Penick Invitational.

At Austin Country Club, Noonan has a pair of 67s to open play and leads Derek Meinhart and the rest of the field by eight.

Meinhart shot 69 on Saturday to move into second place, one better than Matt Wernecke (72-71).

The 54-hole stroke-play invitational has quickly become one of the premier amateur events in the region and includes Mid-Am and Senior Divisions.

The tournament honors the late Harvey Penick, the renowned golf teacher who had an 82-year association with Austin Country Club.

Notable scorers in the mid-am division include: Randy Haag (69-76, T7), Jerry Ledzinski (75-71, T10), Herbie Aikens (78-71, T17), Colby Harwell (78-73, T28), Kody King (75-76, T28).

Bob Kearney leads the senior division after rounds of 68-71.

He's four shots up on Hunter Nelson (73-70).

Results: Harvey Penick Invitational
1TXBrian NoonanAustin, TX40067-67-74--208
T2TXAndrew LawsonDallas, TX30073-72-71--216
T2ILDerek MeinhartMattoon, IL20073-69-74--216
T4TXColby HarwellSan Antonio, TX20078-73-67--218
T4TXClarke KincaidTrophy Club, TX20074-70-74--218

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ABOUT THE Harvey Penick Invitational

54-hole stroke play invitational that has quickly become one of the premier amateur events in the region. Mid-Am and Senior Divisions.

The tournament honors the late Harvey Penick, the renowned golf teacher who had an 82-year association with Austin Country Club. Penick, a Texas native, began his career at the age of eight as a caddy at Austin Country Club, became the assistant pro there at thirteen, and was elevated to head professional in 1923 upon graduation from high school. In 1971 he was named Professional Emeritus when his son, Tinsley, succeeded him as Head Professional. Harvey Penick taught golf for seven decades and coached the University of Texas golf team for 33 years. Among those whom he taught to "take dead aim" were Ed White, Betty Jameson, Morris Williams Jr., Betsy Rawls, Mickey Wright, Kathy Whitworth, Tom Kite, Ben Crenshaw, and Sandra Palmer.

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