Bethlehem, NH – Bryce Zimmerman of Nashua Country Club carded a scorching 4-under-par 68 to take medalist honors at the New Hampshire Amateur Qualifier held at The Maplewood Golf Club. 12 golfers shooting 77 (+5) or better have earned their spots into the 122nd New Hampshire Amateur Championship presented by Davis & Towle Insurance with support from Johnnie Walker.
Zimmerman, fresh off a strong performance at the New Hampshire Open, put together an impressive round marked by consistency and clutch play. After making the turn at 1-under 35 which included birdies on his opening two holes, he turned up the pressure on the back nine with a bogey-free 3-under 33, finishing strong with a birdie on 14 and an eagle on the par-6 16th hole at The Maplewood.
Through his round he carded just a single bogey, which came on the par-4 6th hole. Otherwise, he was steady and efficient, hitting fairways and converting opportunities when they counted most.
Just behind him was Ryan Waring of Canterbury Woods Country Club, who shot a 3-under 69 to take solo second. Waring, who played a steady front nine making the turn at even par, really turned on te jet as he made four consecutive birdies from holes 14 to 17 to get himself to 3-under-par. Kyle Wallace of Manchester Country Club joined Zimmerman and Waring in the red as he finished at 1-under-par 71 which was highlighted by a hole out for eagle on the par-4 5th hole.
A playoff was needed to determine the final three qualifying golfers. Seven players at 77 (+5) entered a playoff with Wade Thompson, Noah LeClair and Austin Cassady claiming the last spots in a three-hole playoff. These 12 golfers will join those who are already qualified and those exempt in the New Hampshire Amateur being played at Rochester Country Club in two weeks.
Maplewood Qualifier | Results
