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Justin Thomas steals lead at Sunnehanna
Justin Thomas
Justin Thomas

JOHNSTOWN, Penn. (June 15, 2012) -- Alabama star Justin Thomas took a one-shot lead over Crimson Tide teammate Bobby Wyatt in the third round of the 2012 Sunnehanna Amateur.

The NCAA standout fired a 1-under 70 Friday in the second round, jumping ahead of Wyatt, who shared the lead with Thomas after Round 1.

Blake Morris (Waterbury, Conn.) and Sebastian Vazquez (Mexico City) are both two shots back in a third-place tie.

Amateurgolf.com regular and UCLA star Brandon Hagy is in contention, sitting at 1-under after three rounds.

Pennsylvania amateur star Nathan Smith is also 1-under.



Results: Sunnehanna Amateur
1ALBobby WyattMobile, AL100065-70-68-68--271
2NYMike MillerBrewster, NY70068-69-66-70--273
T3PANicholas ReachMoscow, PA50067-71-68-68--274
T3KYJustin ThomasGoshen, KY50065-69-70-70--274
T3MexicoSebastian VazquezMexico50067-69-67-71--274

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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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