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Collin Clark Leads 92nd West Texas Amateur

Briefly: Collin Clark of Midlothian leads the 92nd West Texas Amateur after an opening round 6-under-par 66. Brad Wayment of Trophy Club leads the Senior Division following his 3-under 69, and Jim Grubbs of Austin leads the Super Senior Division after a 1-over 73.

Leaderboard:
1) Collin Clark                  Midlothian         66
2) JT Pittman                   Monahans          68
3) Mason Mikeska           Waco                   69
T4) Will Adams                Odessa                70
T4) Cole Grossl                 Keller                  70
T4) Kevin Liberto             Cypress               70
T4) Jake Leatherwood     Snyder                70
T4) Seth Bearden             Crowell                70

Round 1 Results | Round 2 Pairings

Golf Course: Founded in 1978, Bentwood Country Club is the centerpiece of a master-planned community located near the shores of Lake Nasworthy. Designed by Billy Martindale and Jeffery Blume, the golf course has all the elements of a classic parkland layout, including narrow fairways, numerous water hazards, prominent bunkering and large, undulating green complexes. When the wind blows, as it frequently does, Bentwood Country Club provides a stern challenge for even the most accomplished players. Round 1 was contested at 7,055 yards.

Weather: The temperature reached 104 degrees with steady winds at 7 mph out of the south reaching gusts of 13 mph.

In Contention: Clark, University of Texas at San Antonio senior from Midlothian, carded eight birdies for his tournament-leading 66. His short game played a pivotal role in his success during today’s round.

“I putted really well today,” Clark said. “I rolled in a lot of long ones and made the par putts when I needed to.”

JT Pittman of Monahans carded a 4-under 68 and sits two shots off the lead. Mason Mikeska of Waco is in solo third after a 3-under 69. Five players in the Championship Division are tied fourth at 2-under-par and four shots off the lead.

What’s Next: Round 2 starts Saturday at 7:30 a.m. off No. 1 & 10 tees at Bentwood Country Club.

More Info: For more information on the 92nd West Texas Amateur, click here.