Daily BriefAugust 30, 2026

Juniors

Andy Metzler Fires 62 for 10-Shot Lead at Billy Horschel Atlanta Classic; Rasmussen Up Four in Girls Division

Metzler, a 2029 grad from Boise, Idaho, followed an opening 65 with an 8-under 62 to reach 17-under 127 at Planterra Club in Peachtree City, Ga., a 10-shot cushion over a three-way tie at 7-under. Macie Rasmussen (Chesapeake, Va., 2027) opened 63-69 to lead the girls by four over Grace Lee. Final round goes today.

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Mid-Am

Johnson and Shepherd, the Only Two Under Par, Share U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Lead as Montclair Cut Day Arrives

Shannon Johnson and Ivy Shepherd were the only players to break par at Montclair Golf Club, each posting 1-under 69 on a demanding opening day. Defending champion Ina Kim-Schaad sits T14 at 3-over with the low 64 advancing to match play after today's second stroke-play round.

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Seniors

Andy Hydorn Beats the Field Average by Five, Opens 71 for T7 at U.S. Senior Amateur

Hydorn, 61, went out in 37 and came home in 34 for a 1-over 71 on a Baltimore Country Club East Course that played to a 76.46 first-round average. He tees off at 7:40 a.m. today alongside Michael Cairns and Len Komar with the low 64 of 156 advancing to match play.

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Daily Brief·August 30, 2026

Andy Metzler Fires 62 for 10-Shot Lead at Billy Horschel Atlanta Classic; Rasmussen Up Four in Girls Division

Johnson and Shepherd, the Only Two Under Par, Share U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Lead as Montclair Cut Day Arrives

Andy Hydorn Beats the Field Average by Five, Opens 71 for T7 at U.S. Senior Amateur

Daily BriefAugust 30, 2026