Rounds of 70, 70 = 140 (-4) total, placed J.R. into a playoff for the Santa Maria Valley Amateur Championship where eventually finished 2nd. Beginning the day at -2, one shot behind the leader and playing in the final group, his goal was to get to -6 and proceed from there. After a front nine of -2 he was in perfect position to reach his goal but a back nine of even par and a round of 70 (-2,) put him in a playoff for the championship.
The playoff went three holes and J.R. lost to two consecutive birdies on the second and third playoff holes. Two solid pars on the opening hole at Rancho Maria G.C. and two solid birdies on the par five second, brought the players two the 170 yard par 3 third hole. His competitor played first and hit a quality shot to 6 feet below the hole and J.R. hit his shot to 20 feet just past pin high. He was unable to convert his 20 foot birdie putt and lost the playoff to a birdie.
The course was in good condition with fast greens and tricky pins and the tournament committee did a fantastic job throughout the weekend. J.R. was pleased to have had an opportunity to win the event and he is also pleased to have 2 more rounds of tournament experience to gain knowledge from. His next event is the Southern California Amateur Championship at Barona Creek G.C. in Lakeside, CA on July 8, 9, 10. Wish him luck as he attempts to win an event in which he has finished in the top 10 on two out of his four appearances.
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