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Werenski takes lead at Porter Cup
Richard Werenski
Richard Werenski

LEWISTON, NY (July, 19, 2012) -- Georgia Tech junior Richy Werenski notched eight birdies in a bogey-free 62 Thursday to take a four-stroke lead at the Porter Cup. The South Hadley, Mass., native, parred his first three holes before posting birdies on five of the next six holes, including four consecutive on Nos. 6-9. He added birdies on Nos. 13, 15 and 16 to complete his 8-under round and put him at 12-under 128 halfway through the 72-hole event.

Werenski was especially good on the short holes, as he birdied three of the five par 3s at Niagara Falls Country Club.

Alabama sophomore Justin Thomas had a pretty good day himself, posting seven birdies, including four consecutive on Nos. 7-10, and no bogeys in a 7-under 63. He shares second place with Stanford sophomore Patrick Rodgers (65) and Florida senior Tyler McCumber (67) at 8-under 132.

Werenski's former Georgia Tech teammate, James White (65), is tied for fifth at 7 under, along with first-round leader Denny McCarthy (69) of Virginia and Corey Conners (67) of Kent State.

Results: Porter Cup
1MARichy WerenskiSouth Hadley, MA150066-62-67-68--263
2MDDenny McCarthyBurtonsville, MD100064-69-67-65--265
3INPatrick RodgersAvon, IN70067-65-69-66--267
4AustraliaCameron SmithAustralia70071-67-63-69--270
T5TXTy DunlapWestlake, TX70065-72-69-65--271

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ABOUT THE Porter Cup

One of the premier amateur events in the nation, this 72-hole stroke play invitational has lots of extra activities that give this event a special flavor. The winning player receives a green blazer, as well as an invitation to the Master of the Amateurs tournament in Melbourne, Australia. Pre-tournament qualifying is a few weeks prior to the event and approximately five spots are available. Starting in 2023, the men's and women's Porter Cup championships are run concurrently with 54 players in each field and alternating tee times. It's been exciting seeing the top players in each division in final pairings on the par-3 18th hole at Niagara Falls CC, with large galleries always appreciative of the rising talent.

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