Sunnehanna: Smith, Reach, Danielson share lead
Nathan Smith
JOHNSTOWN, Penn. (June 12, 2014) -- Nathan Smith, Charlie Danielson and Nicholas Reach share the lead after two rounds of play at the 2014 Sunnehanna Amateur at Sunnehanna Country Club.
Reach, a rising golfer from the University of Georgia, fired a 1-under 69 on Thursday while Danielson, who plays at the University of Illinois, shot 2-under 68.
Smith, of course, is the four-time U.S. Mid-Amateur champion and a two-time U.S. Walker Cup team member. He shot 3-under 67 to climb the leaderboard and take a share of the lead.
The trio sits on a share of the 36-hole lead entering Saturday's third of four rounds.
First-round co-leader Sam Burns sits tied for fourth place. He shot a 1-over 71 on Thursday and is now part of a trio one shot back. Rising junior Doug Ghim of Illinois and recent Azalea Invitational champ Will Murphy of South Carolina, also sit tied for fourth place.
Georgia's Michael Cromie, a teammate of Reach, was tied for the lead after Round 1 but struggled to a 6-over 76 on Thursday. he fell to a 25th-place tie.
Three more players, including Texas' Kramer Hickock, are two shots off the lead while eight more are just three back. All told, there are 14 players inside of three shots of the lead shared by three golfers entering Friday's action.
Defending champion Steven Ihm of Iowa fell to a tie for 10th place. He opened with a 66 on Wednesday but shot 72 in Round 2.
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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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