The first round of the 35th Palmetto Amateur, held at the historic Palmetto Golf Club in Aiken, SC, is now complete. 99 golfers are in the field. The conditions were calm and hot, with the temperature reaching 101 degrees in the afternoon.

Carter Newman of Augusta, GA, a member of the NCAA Division I Championship team from Augusta State, had the low round of 66 on the par 70 course. Carter Collins of Statesboro, GA, Assistant Coach of the Georgia Southern golf team, was in second place with a 67. Four golfers shot 69 and nine contestants shot even par 70.

The second round begins at 7:30 am on Thursday. A cut to the low 60 and ties will be made after the third round on Friday.

First Round Scores:

1 Carter Newman Augusta, GA 31-35–66 -4

2 Carter Collins Statesboro, GA 34-33–67 -3

T3 Tyler Duncan Columbus, IN 35-34–69 -1

T3 Marc-Etienne Bussieres Gatineau, QC 35-34–69 -1

T3 Chase Parker Augusta, GA 37-32–69 -1

T3 Paul Woodbury Lake City, SC 35-34–69 -1

T7 Jacobo Pastor Spain 35-35–70 E

T7 Bill Jones Covington, GA 33-37–70 E

T7 Joe Doramus Little Rock, AR 35-35–70 E

T7 Tim Jackson Germantown, TN 35-35–70 E

T7 Jeff Knox Augusta, Ga 35-35–70 E

T7 Wesley Bryan Chapin, SC 35-35–70 E

T7 Austin Reeves Greenville, SC 34-36–70 E

T7 Steven Fox Hendersonville, TN 36-34–70 E

T7 Brian Kassel Jacksonville, FL 37-33–70 E

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