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Western Refining All-America Classic
Randolph Finishes Sixth At All-America Classic
11/23/2010 | Men's Golf
Nov. 23, 2010
EL PASO, Texas - Ole Miss senior All-American Jonathan Randolph didn't finish the way he wanted on Tuesday at the Western Refining All-America Golf Classic, but with a 6-under 207 he still earned a tie for sixth in his first appearance in the prestigious tournament.
Randolph came into the final round just two back of the leader after carding a 65-70--135 in the first two rounds. He birdied the first hole, but then posted eight straight pars along the way to a 1-over 72 at the El Paso Country Club.
"It was a frustrating day today," said the Brandon, Miss., native. I hit the ball really well, but my putter absolutely went flat. I hit 15 greens and only made two birdies. I was playing in the last group, and they didn't play that much better. I just didn't make any putts."
Randolph, the fourth Ole Miss player to compete in the All-America Classic, posted the lowest score and the second best finish by a Rebel. Former All-American Darren Cole finished second behind 1997 PGA Champion Davis Love III in 1984 with a 213.
"It was a great experience. This is a special tournament with an excellent field. We had a nice crowd out there today. It had a really unique feel to it," Randolph added.
The field included seven of the top 11 amateur golfers in the world, according to the R&A World Amateur Golf Rankings. Randolph was among six golfers representing the SEC in the field.
He tied for sixth in the 32-player field, along with fellow SEC member Andrew Loupe of LSU, to lead the conference contingent. Alex Ching of The University of San Diego took home the title with a final round 67 for a 12-under 201.
"It was great to put myself in that position," said Randolph, on being in contention to win it. It definitely shows me what I need to work on and what I am doing well in order to get ready for the spring."
"Jonathan had a great tournament. I know he was close to winning and it was a great experience for him. Our entire team and coaching staff is very proud of him," head coach Ernest Ross said.
Randolph will hit the links again Dec. 17-21 at the Dixie Amateur in Coral Springs, Fla. The Rebels open the spring season Feb. 12-13 at the Gator Invitational in Gainesville, Fla.
WESTERN REFINING ALL-AMERICA CLASSIC - EL PASO, Texas
TOP 20 FINAL RESULTS
1. Alex Ching, San Diego 67-67-67--201
T2. J.T. Griffin, Georgia Tech 71-65-68--204
T2. Tain Lee, Claremont Mudd Scripps 64-69-71--204
T4. Gregor Main, UCLA 70-67-68--205
T4. Henrik Norlander, Augusta State 72-68-65--205
T6. Derek Ernst, UNLV 67-74-66--207
T6. Andrew Loupe, LSU 69-69-69--207
T6. Jonathan Randolph, Ole Miss 65-70-72--207
T6. Kevin Tway, Oklahoma State 71-72-64--207
T10. Hunter Hamrick, Alabama 67-71-70--208
T10. Drew Kittleson, Florida State 70-69-69--208
T12. John Peterson, LSU 71-67-71--209
T12. Chris Williams, Washington 69-69-71--209
T12. Steve Ziegler, Stanford 73-68-68--209
T15. John Hahn, Kent State 75-68-68--211
T15. Russell Henley, Georgia 74-71-66--211
T15. Jesper Kennegard, Arizona State 71-70-70--211
T15. Scott Langley, Illinois 73-70-68--211
T15. Peter Uihlein, Oklahoma State 69-74-68--211
20. Harris English, Georgia 70-72-70--212
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