The two former champions will meet Friday morning in the finals of Women’s State Amateur at Jeremy Ranch Golf Club after each added two more victories Thursday in the match play tournament.
Peter Kim led the way with a 4-under-par 67 to take medalist honors with a 140 total by one shot over first-day leader Davis Johnson, who shot 73 after a 68 on Monday.
No champions are crowned on the first day of a golf tournament, but if there was a winner on the opening day of the Utah Men’s State Amateur, it was the golf course.
The long-hitting 29-year-old BYU graduate needs to finish in the top 75 to qualify for the Korn Ferry’s three-tournament finals, which begin in Boise two weeks from now. He currently stands No. 82.
Utah golfer Tony Finau had a rough two weeks after getting COVID-19 and had to miss two PGA Tour events, but he’s feeling better and playing in California this weekend.
In 1977, Utah brought in four freshmen defensive backs that all turned out to be key contributors for the Utes. This year, the Utes have several true freshmen who are expected to be key players.
