Ownbey faces Einstein for Match Play Title

GASTONIA, N.C. (August 4, 2018) -- Quarterfinal and semifinal results ofhe 9th North Carolina Match Play Championship at Gaston Country Club in Gastonia, N.C. on Saturday, August 4 (6,995 yards, Par 35-35-70).

 

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Carson Ownbey will look to grab his first CGA title in the championship match tomorrow.

No. 1 seed Carson Ownbey of Candler, N.C. continued his dominant performance with two commanding wins in the quarterfinals and semifinals. Ownbey ended both his matches after just 14 holes, winning the first 6 and 4 and the second 5 and 4.

Ownbey will face off against No. 10 seed Brandon Einstein of Clemmons, N.C. for the title. Einstein also ended both of his matches early today winning his quarterfinal and semifinal matches 2 and 1 and 3 and 2, respectively.

Ownbey said he's really not sure what's clicking so well for him this week, but believes consistency has been key.

"I think I've just been hitting a lot of fairways," said Ownbey, "Fairways and greens, along with the putter getting hot really helps."

The rising freshman at UNC Charlotte said that he looks forward to going up against a similar game in Einstein.

"Einstein is a really consistent player. He makes a lot of pars and is going to give me a good challenge tomorrow," said Ownbey.

Einstein admitted to some struggles off of the tee today, but said that otherwise he feels good about his game.

"The driver was a little iffy today. It was a go-to three-wood for most of the day, but other than that, I feel really good," said Einstein.

Einstein reciprocated Ownbey's anticipation for their match tomorrow.

"This week (Ownbey) has really taken it deep," said the incoming freshman at High Point University, "It's going to be a grind all 18 holes tomorrow."    

The North Carolina Match Play Championship is conducted as 36 holes of stroke play to determine 32 qualifiers for match play.

Entry is open to any male amateur golfer who has reached his 13th birthday by August 1, 2018, is a legal resident of North Carolina, is a member in good standing of a club which is a member of the Carolinas Golf Association (CGA) and has an active GHIN® USGA Handicap Index® at a CGA member club that does not exceed 10.4. Entries are subject to rejection at any time, including during the event, by the CGA or the host club. The reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct or cell phone use during a stipulated round. All players must conform to the “USGA Rules of Amateur Status” as specified in “The Rules of Golf”. College Student Eligibility: A college student is considered a resident of their parent(s)/guardian(s) “Legal Residency Criteria” as stated in the CGA Tournament Manual unless said student (a) has no dependency on his/her parents; and (b) lives full time in North Carolina. For complete residency and eligibility requirements, refer to the CGA Tournament Manual.

Scoring will be provided by the CGA throughout the championship, offering 9 and 18-hole updates. Live updates will also be available on the CGA’s official Twitter account, @cgagolf1909. Continue to visit the CGA website throughout this championship and all year long for complete championship coverage including scores, interviews, photos, and recaps.

 

9th North Carolina Match Play Championship
Gaston CC | Gastonia, N.C.
Quarterfinal and Semifinal Results

Quarterfinal

Carson Ownbey, Candler, N.C. def. Sam Wimbrow, Concord, N.C., 6 and 4

Brett McLamb, Coats, N.C. def. Todd Stafford, Belmont, N.C., 2 and 1

Brandon Einstein, Clemmons, N.C. def. Jonathan Brightwell, Mint Hill, N.C., 2 and 1

Nick Lyerly, Salisbury, N.C. def. Joe Kastelic, Hickory, N.C., 6 and 5

Semifinal

Carson Ownbey, Candler, N.C. def. Brett McLamb, Coats, N.C., 5 and 4

Brandon Einstein, Clemmons, N.C. def. Nick Lyerly, Salisbury, N.C., 3 and 2

Schedule of rounds:

Wednesday, August 1

Stroke Play Qualifying Round 1: Tee times begin at 8:00 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.

Thursday, August 2

Stroke Play Qualifying Round 2: Tee times begin at 8:00 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.

Friday, August 3

Stroke Play Qualifying Restart: 9:00 a.m.

Round of 32: Tee times begin at 11:00 a.m.

Round of 16: Tee times begin at 4:45 p.m.

Saturday, August 4

Quarterfinals: Tee times begin at 8:00 a.m.

Semifinals: Tee times begin at 12:45 p.m.

Sunday, August 5

Championship: 8:00 a.m.

 

About the Carolinas Golf Association (CGA)

The CGA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization that was founded in 1909 to promote and to protect the game of golf in the Carolinas by providing competitions, education, support and benefits to golf clubs and golfers. The CGA is the second largest golf association in the country with over 700 member clubs represented by nearly 150,000 individuals.

The CGA annually conducts 48 championships and five team match competitions for men, women, juniors, and seniors. It also runs over 150 One-Day (net and gross) events as well as qualifying for USGA national championships. The CGA serves golf in the Carolinas with numerous programs such as: the USGA Handicap System; tournament management software and support; course measuring and course/slope ratings; agronomy consultation; answers about the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, and Handicapping; Carolinas Golf Magazine; Interclub series; Tarheel Youth Golf Association; Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame; expense assistance for USGA Junior and Girls' Junior qualifiers from the Carolinas; and the Carolinas Golf Foundation (CGF). The CGF has distributed nearly $2,000,000 since 1977 to benefit Carolinas' golf initiatives including junior and women's programs.