Record-setting 63 gives Mateo Fernandez de Oliveira lead at Latin America Amateur
1/14/2023 | by Jim Young of AmateurGolf.com
see also: View results for Latin America Amateur, Lima Golf Club
Argentine opens a four-shot lead after a brilliant third round at the Grand Reserve Golf Club in Puerto Rico
After going out in 33, Fernandez de Oliveira turned up the heat on his inward nine with five consecutive birdies from holes 11 to 15 to seize control of the tournament. He added another on 18 to post a 9-under 63, matching Joaquin Niemann's single-round scoring record set in 2018 in Santiago, Chile.
Fernandez de Oliveira has three top-20 finishes to his credit in his previous five starts at the LAAC, including a runner-up showing last year at Casa de Campo.
His Arkansas Razorback teammate, Julian Perico of Peru, is tied for third with Vicente Marzilio of Argentina at 13-under par.
Colombia's Juan Velasquez turned in the second-lowest round of the day with a 7-under 65 which was highlighted by six birdies and an eagle.
The LAAC champion will receive an invitation to compete in the 2023 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club and will automatically qualify for The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. For the first time, the winner will also earn a spot in the US Open, held this year at Los Angeles Country Club.
The winner also receives full exemptions into The 128th Amateur Championship, the U.S. Amateur Championship and any other USGA amateur championship for which he is eligible.
Runner(s)-up will be exempt into the final stages of qualifying for The 151st Open and the 123rd U.S. Open Championship.
Previous champions of the LAAC include Joaquin Niemann of Chile and Mexico’s Alvaro Ortiz.
Results: Latin America Amateur
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | , Argentina | 1200 | 68-67-63-67=265 | |
| 2 | , Mexico | 900 | 67-67-68-67=269 | |
| 3 | , Argentina | 700 | 67-70-66-68=271 | |
| 4 | , Mexico | 700 | 73-68-67-65=273 | |
| 5 | , Argentina | 700 | 69-69-68-68=274 |
About the Latin America Amateur
Founded by the Masters Tournament, The R&A and the USGA, the LAAC was established to further develop amateur golf in South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. The LAAC is a 72-hole stroke play event open to a field of 108 amateur play...
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