LOGIN  |  JOIN  |  INFO  |  BENEFITS
Matt Naumec takes Ouimet Memorial Lead
Matt Naumec (David Colt photo for Mass. G.A.)
Matt Naumec (David Colt photo for Mass. G.A.)

OSTERVILLE, Mass. – Matt Naumec of GreatHorse fired a 5-under par 67 on Thursday at Oyster Harbors Club to grab a three shot lead going to the final round of the 49th Francis Ouimet Memorial Tournament.

His 136 total marked the second consecutive year he led after two rounds. Oyster Harbors played at 6,439yardswith a par of 36-36-72.The final round of the prestigious 54-hole amateur invitational is today at Woodland Golf Club.The first round was played at Hyannisport Club on Wednesday.

Naumec felt he played “pretty solid,”and his game is close to being “right there.” He had six birdies overall. The Boston College sophomore finished in a tie for 2ndin the 2015 Ouimet, and was a recent quarterfinalist in the MGA Amateur Championship.

Veteran Doug Clapp of Old Sandwich was tied for second with Elon College sophomore Jacob Leavitt of Maryland at 139. Clapp, who has finished in the top five in the Ouimet several times, started with three straight birdies, the third of which was nearly a hole-in-one at the third hole.

Leavitt learned about the Ouimet Tournament last year from hisElon College roommate, Ouimet Scholar Charlie May.He alsostarted three under through three holes, but had to overcome a pair of three putts enroute to his 70.

Joe Walker of Dennis Pines felt he played “a bit spotty and lost concentration in the heat,” but hung for a 73 after an opening 71 for a 144 total and three shot lead in the Eddie Lowery Senior Division. Walker, a former MGA Senior Champ, lost in a playoff in the 2013 Ouimet to fellow Dennis Pines player Kevin Carey.

Dave Houghton of The Captains is second.Friday’s play will also include a Women’s Division featuring six invitees in an 18-hole competition.A total of 41players made the Championship cut, which stood at 147, the lowest ever.

Results: Francis Ouimet Memorial
1MAMatt NaumecWilbraham, MA30069-67-73=209
T2NHDamon SaloNew Ipswich, NH20072-70-70=212
T2NHRyan TombsBedford, NH20072-70-70=212
T2MADoug ClappWalpole, MA20068-71-73=212
T2MDJake LeavittWoodstock, MD20069-70-73=212

View full results for Francis Ouimet Memorial

ABOUT THE Francis Ouimet Memorial

This 54-hole stroke play tournament honors Francis Ouimet, considered America's First Golf Hero and one of the most important figures in the history of golf. His victory in the 1913 U.S. Open in a stunning playoff upset of Harry Vardon and Ted Ray is viewed as the turning point in American Golf. The event, first played in 1968, one year after Ouimet's death, is held at three top Boston-area courses, with the final round always taking place at the 6,721 yard Woodland Golf Club (Mr. Ouimet's home course). The most notable winner to date is Brad Faxon, who captured the 1980 event. There are three divisions: Men, Women, and Senior.

View Complete Tournament Information

Latest in 

Amateurgolf.com, Inc.
6965 El Camino Real 105-631
Carlsbad, CA 92009

Instagram X Facebook YouTube