COLLEGE GOLF: UTPB’s Park qualifies for U.S. Amateur

Incoming UTPB transfer Sangha Park will be competing in the prestigious U.S. Amateur golf tournament next month in New Jersey.

Park punched his ticket after posting four-under 68 in both rounds at the qualifying tournament Monday at the Lubbock Country Club.

He ended the first round a shot off the lead before charging up the leading board on the back nine, finishing at four-under which included an eagle on hole 11.

The U.S. Amateur Open will begin on Aug. 15 at the Arcola Country Club and the Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, N.J.