Stephen Sear hoists Nevada Amateur trophy for second straight year
(SNGA Photo)
BOULDER CITY, NV (July 11, 2016) -- The 2016 Nevada
State Amateur took place July 9th-11th in Boulder City
at Cascata Golf Club. This years event consisted of a
number of past champions including Brady Exber, Ed
Fryatt, and defending champion Stephen Sear. 51
players came into the event looking to add their name
to the illustrious list of past Nevada State Champions.
Recent UNLV graduate AJ McInerney jumped out to
an early advantage in the first round with a 1-under
front nine, leading to a 3-under par 69. McInerney, who
is turning pro in the near future, had plenty of company
atop the leaderboard as past champions Ed Fryatt and
Stephen Sear trailed by one shot after posting 2-under
rounds of 70.
Coming into the second round, high winds and poor
scoring conditions were expected, which led to many
players dropping back in the field. First round leader
McInerney had his game in cruise control on the front
nine before a stumble on the back nine resulted in a 4-
over 76.
This left the door open for fellow UNLV teammate
Ben Davis and Andrew Chu to vault up the leaderboard
by shooting impressive 2-under 70’s. Including Chu,
five other players were hanging around the top of the
leaderboard, all within five shots.
The final group in round three featured plenty of
firepower with 2015 champion Stephen Sear, 1992
champion Ed Fryatt, and UNLV golfer Ben Davis. Even
though winds were blowing early in the morning,
players felt they had an opportunity to put the pedal to
the metal and force the other players in the field to play
catchup.
Making the turn onto the back nine, Davis and
Fryatt held a share of the lead with the defending
champion trailing by one shot. After an eagle on 16 and
bogey on 17, Stephen Sear (-1 thru 17) knew he only
had to make par to join the select group of back-to-
back Nevada State Amateur Champions as McInereny
was in the clubhouse with an even-par 216. After a
solid two-putt, Sears accomplished his goal and hoisted
the State Championship Trophy for the second year in a
row.
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ABOUT THE
Nevada State Amateur
54-hole stroke play competition with no cut. Field
size: 60 players. An 18-
hole qualifier is required for those who do not meet
exemption criteria. Open to any male golfer that is
exempt, has qualified, or has been an invited
participant from the tournament committee. Golfers
must have a GHIN number on file and must be a
member of the Southern Nevada Golf Association or
the Northern Nevada Golf Association.
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