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Williams Set to Compete in U.S. Am Aug. 13-19
8/10/2018 2:28:00 PM | Men's Golf
The incoming freshman starts the week at Pebble Beach.
STATESBORO – Georgia Southern men's golf incoming freshman Mason Williams will compete in the 118th playing of the U.S. Amateur, beginning next Monday and Tuesday.
Williams clinched a spot in the tournament by shooting 71-69 (-4) at Hannastown Golf Club and Totteridge Golf Club in Greensburg, Pa., in qualifying July 23. There were more than 7,500 entrants, and Williams is one of 333 to advance to the U.S. Am.
The tournament will be contested at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course in California Aug. 13-19. Williams has been slotted into the 8:22 a.m. local tee time off of the first hole at Pebble Beach, site of the 2019 U.S. Open, Monday and will play Spyglass Hill Tuesday.
The top 64 competitors after 36 holes advance to match play, which begins Wednesday at Pebble Beach. Fox Sports and Fox Sports 1 will provide live television coverage of the event.
"I couldn't be more excited to get over to California and represent Georgia Southern at one of the biggest amateur tournaments in the world at one of the best golf courses," said Williams. "It's kind of like a dream come true, and I can't wait to get started!"
Along with the prestigious Havemeyer Trophy, among the spoils for the winner is an exemption from local and sectional qualifying for the next U.S. Open, an exemption from qualifying for the next 10 U.S. Amateurs, an exemption from qualifying for the next British Open Championship and a likely invitation to the next Masters Tournament.
"I am excited for Mason to compete in this prestigious event," said Georgia Southern coach Carter Collins. "Having Georgia Southern representation at the US Amateur is great, and this is a wonderful opportunity for him to participate at an iconic golf course like Pebble Beach. I'm proud of him for making it this far, and we know he will GATA!"
Williams is one of four newcomers on the Georgia Southern men's golf roster. The Eagles return seven lettermen from the 2017-18 squad, including Sun Belt Player of the Year Steven Fisk. Georgia Southern opens the new campaign Sept. 11-12 at the Invitational at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island, S.C.
Williams clinched a spot in the tournament by shooting 71-69 (-4) at Hannastown Golf Club and Totteridge Golf Club in Greensburg, Pa., in qualifying July 23. There were more than 7,500 entrants, and Williams is one of 333 to advance to the U.S. Am.
The tournament will be contested at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course in California Aug. 13-19. Williams has been slotted into the 8:22 a.m. local tee time off of the first hole at Pebble Beach, site of the 2019 U.S. Open, Monday and will play Spyglass Hill Tuesday.
The top 64 competitors after 36 holes advance to match play, which begins Wednesday at Pebble Beach. Fox Sports and Fox Sports 1 will provide live television coverage of the event.
"I couldn't be more excited to get over to California and represent Georgia Southern at one of the biggest amateur tournaments in the world at one of the best golf courses," said Williams. "It's kind of like a dream come true, and I can't wait to get started!"
Along with the prestigious Havemeyer Trophy, among the spoils for the winner is an exemption from local and sectional qualifying for the next U.S. Open, an exemption from qualifying for the next 10 U.S. Amateurs, an exemption from qualifying for the next British Open Championship and a likely invitation to the next Masters Tournament.
"I am excited for Mason to compete in this prestigious event," said Georgia Southern coach Carter Collins. "Having Georgia Southern representation at the US Amateur is great, and this is a wonderful opportunity for him to participate at an iconic golf course like Pebble Beach. I'm proud of him for making it this far, and we know he will GATA!"
Williams is one of four newcomers on the Georgia Southern men's golf roster. The Eagles return seven lettermen from the 2017-18 squad, including Sun Belt Player of the Year Steven Fisk. Georgia Southern opens the new campaign Sept. 11-12 at the Invitational at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island, S.C.
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