Nicolai Wins Rain Shortened RSM Amateur
LMU Senior, Blake Nicolai
2011 RSM Amateur Champion
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA (Feb. 27, 2011) -- Blake Nicolai of Long Beach posted 71 on Sunday to win the 2011 Rancho Santa Margarita Amateur by a single stroke over Eric Engelbert and Rick Taniguchi (72) at the Tijeras Creek Golf Club in South Orange County.
"I had a pretty steady round," commented Nicolai after the round. "The greens were quick but the pins were fair. I hit a lot of greens and recovered well when I hit it in trouble."
Poor weather on Saturday washed out the first round. Complete results can be viewed by clicking on the link below.
ABOUT THE
Rancho Santa Margrarita Amateur
Gross-only tournament played the last weekend in February that has attracted the best in Southern California for many years. Max Homa, Cameron Tringale, Beau Hossler, and Stewart Hagestad have all competed. Play in threesomes to ensure a nice pace of play, and the golf course is immaculate. Entry fee includes 36 holes of golf with a cart, practice balls before each round, and typically includes a tee gift. See the website and entry form for more information.
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