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Jackson, Goetz qualify for US Amateur

Paul Schofield
By Paul Schofield
1 Min Read July 23, 2019 | 6 years Ago
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Hannastown Golf Club members Palmer Jackson and Mark Goetz posted the top two scorers at the United States Golf Association’s U.S. Amateur qualifier on Tuesday at Quicksilver Golf Course near Midway.

Jackson, a Franklin Regional grad who will be playing for Notre Dame this fall, followed his 1-under par 71 on Monday with a 5-under 67 to finish with a 6-under 138.

Goetz, a Kiski Prep grad and West Virginia junior, shot a 5-under 67 on Monday and a 1-over 73 to finish with a 4-under 140.

Trent Karlik, who graduated from Montour and Robert Morris, finished the two-day event at 3-under 141. He shot a 3-under 69 during the second round.

The alternates, both a 1-under, are Jimmy Ellis and Tanner Johnson.

The 119th U.S. Amateur will be played Aug. 12-18 at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club.

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Paul Schofield is a TribLive reporter covering high school and college sports and local golf. He joined the Trib in 1995 after spending 15 years at the Daily Courier in Connellsville, where he served as sports editor for 14 years. He can be reached at pschofield@triblive.com.

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