August 20, 2008

Men’s Golf: Ross Beal Makes Cut of Top 64 at U.S. Amateur

    Village of Pinehurst, N.C. – Former YSU men’s golfer Ross Beal (Uniontown, Ohio) made the cut of 64 to advance into the match play round at the U.S. Amateur taking place at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club.

    In round one Beal shot a five-over 75 (37-38) and had three birdies, nine pars, four bogeys, and two double bogeys. The second round Beal shot an even par 70 (35-35) to give him a two round total of five-over. Beal’s second round consisted of four birdies, 10 pars, and four bogeys.

    After two rounds Beal was tied for 63rd with 25 other golfers. With only 64 making the cut, Beal was forced to compete in a playoff with the others tied for the last two spots. Beal did qualify for the 64th and final spot to move onto match play.

    Beal will be squaring off with the number one seed Robbie Fillmore of BYU who shot a six-under 134 (69-65). Fillmore and Beal are set to square off at 1:10 p.m. Eastern Time and the event will be televised on the Golf Channel.

    This year 315 amateur golfers took part in the event.  Notable past winners of the event include Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.