BALGOWNIE-BOUND HENLEY WINS ON US NATIONWIDE TOUR
FROM THE GOLF.COM WEBSITE
ATHENS, Georgia (AP) — University of Georgia senior Russell Henley became the second amateur winner in US Nationwide Tour history on Sunday, shooting a three-under 68 for a two-stroke victory in the Stadion Classic on the Bulldogs' home course.
"I can't even feel my arms," Henley said. "I was nervous all day. I don't know how long it will take to sink in. Eight months? Nine months? A couple days? I don't know. I've never done this before."
The three-time All-America selection finished at 12-under 272 on the University of Georgia golf course.
Daniel Summerhays is the only other amateur winner since the tour began in 1990, taking the 2007 Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational in between his junior and senior seasons at Brigham Young University
"Everyone was asking me about making the cut this week, but I've been telling people I was playing to win," said Henley, the low amateur in the US Open last year at Pebble Beach with a 16th-place tie. "You play a lot of golf tournaments that you don't win, but just because I'm an amateur doesn't mean I can't win."
Henley will remain an amateur through the Walker Cup at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club in September.
"They talk about how much money you can make playing pro golf, but I've never played golf to win money," said Henley, set to graduate Friday with a degree in Housing and Consumer Economics. "I love to play golf and I love to compete and there are a lot of amateur tournaments I want to play in."
Troy Kelly shot a 70 to finish second - and take the $99,000 top prize.
Monday qualifier Will Wilcox (67) and Matt Hendrix (70) tied for third at 9 under.
Florida-based Inverness exile Russell Knox finished joint 18th with scores of 73, 67, 71 and 69 for 280 over the par-71 course. He earned $7,443, less than his usual average take-home pay when he was playing exclusively on the Hooters Tour.
LEADING FINAL TOTALS
Par 284 (4x71)
Players from US unless stated
272 Russell Henley (amateur 72 66 66 68.
274 Troy Kelly 71 67 66 70.
275 Matt Hendrix 70 67 68 70.
276 Bubba Dickerson 65 71 72 68, Brad Elder 70 71 68 67, Danny Lee (NZ) 72 70 66 68.
Selected scores:
280 Russell Knox (Scotland) 73 67 71 69 (T18).
282 Gary Christian (England) 72 70 67 73.
TO VIEW ALL THE FINAL TOTALS AND PRIZEMONEY
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ATHENS, Georgia (AP) — University of Georgia senior Russell Henley became the second amateur winner in US Nationwide Tour history on Sunday, shooting a three-under 68 for a two-stroke victory in the Stadion Classic on the Bulldogs' home course.
"I can't even feel my arms," Henley said. "I was nervous all day. I don't know how long it will take to sink in. Eight months? Nine months? A couple days? I don't know. I've never done this before."
The three-time All-America selection finished at 12-under 272 on the University of Georgia golf course.
Daniel Summerhays is the only other amateur winner since the tour began in 1990, taking the 2007 Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational in between his junior and senior seasons at Brigham Young University
"Everyone was asking me about making the cut this week, but I've been telling people I was playing to win," said Henley, the low amateur in the US Open last year at Pebble Beach with a 16th-place tie. "You play a lot of golf tournaments that you don't win, but just because I'm an amateur doesn't mean I can't win."
Henley will remain an amateur through the Walker Cup at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club in September.
"They talk about how much money you can make playing pro golf, but I've never played golf to win money," said Henley, set to graduate Friday with a degree in Housing and Consumer Economics. "I love to play golf and I love to compete and there are a lot of amateur tournaments I want to play in."
Troy Kelly shot a 70 to finish second - and take the $99,000 top prize.
Monday qualifier Will Wilcox (67) and Matt Hendrix (70) tied for third at 9 under.
Florida-based Inverness exile Russell Knox finished joint 18th with scores of 73, 67, 71 and 69 for 280 over the par-71 course. He earned $7,443, less than his usual average take-home pay when he was playing exclusively on the Hooters Tour.
LEADING FINAL TOTALS
Par 284 (4x71)
Players from US unless stated
272 Russell Henley (amateur 72 66 66 68.
274 Troy Kelly 71 67 66 70.
275 Matt Hendrix 70 67 68 70.
276 Bubba Dickerson 65 71 72 68, Brad Elder 70 71 68 67, Danny Lee (NZ) 72 70 66 68.
Selected scores:
280 Russell Knox (Scotland) 73 67 71 69 (T18).
282 Gary Christian (England) 72 70 67 73.
TO VIEW ALL THE FINAL TOTALS AND PRIZEMONEY
CLICK HERE
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