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01/16 17:58 CST Andy Schonbaum moves closer to a Masters berth. He opens 2-shot
lead in Latin American Amateur
Andy Schonbaum moves closer to a Masters berth. He opens 2-shot lead in Latin
American Amateur
LIMA, Peru (AP) --- Andy Schonbaum of Argentina steadied himself for a 2-under
68 on Friday to build a two-shot lead going into the weekend at the Latin
America Amateur Championship.
Schonbaum, 34, has played in all but one of the 11 editions of the
championship. He has yet to finish in the top 10 --- his best was a tie for
11th in 2020 at Mayakoba in Mexico.
He was at 6-under 134, two shots clear of Andres Martinez Benedetti of
Venezuela, who had to settle for a 70 at Lima Golf Club.
Eric Fortlage of Paraguay (66) and Mateo Pulcini of Argentina (68) were three
shots behind. Nine of the last 10 winners of the Latin America Amateur were no
worse than a tie for fourth through 36 holes.
The cut came at 148.
The winner earns a spot in the Masters, U.S. Open and British Open this year.
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