Thursday, July 09, 2009

Chris Morris finishes second in N. Ky Amateur

Chris Morris finished second in the Northern Kentucky Amateur at Lassing Pointe Golf Course in Union. Morris, the 2008 champion, had a two-round total of five-under par 137 today and lost to Jeremy Martin by one shot. Morris and Martin were co-medalists after shooting two-under 69 on the first day of the tournament on Monday. The tournament switched to match play on Tuesday and Wednesday. Morris beat No. 32 seed Doug Danner 2 and 1 on Tuesday. Morris defeated No. 17 seed Lance Lucas 2 up on Wednesday. It was back to medal play for the final two rounds today. Morris shot a 70 this morning round and a 67 this afternoon.

Photo credit: Northern Kentucky Golfers Association

(Edited to make a correction- the first round score of 69 was two-under, not three-under)