Nova Scotia Golf Association – Shubenacadie, NS – The first round of the MCT Men’s Mid Amateur took place today at the Links at Penn Hills. Trevor Chow from Ashburn and Matt Vaughn from Oakfield are tied for the lead after today’s first round. Chow who won the Mid-Am in 2013 and 2009 and Vaughan both carded scores of three under 69. Chow carded 4 birdies and one bogey while Vaughan carded 5 birdies and 2 bogies.

Sitting one shot behind the leaders are Marc Lombard from Clare Golf and Jody Swim from River Hills who each fired two under par 70. Shelburne native Jody Swim won the 2008 Mid-Am the last time it was hosted at Penn Hills. Lombard who lives in Saulnierville made the shot of the day when he aced the 163 yard fifteenth hole.

This competition will determine the provincial champion and select the team that will represent Nova Scotia at the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championships. The Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur will be held at The Wascana Golf Club, in Regina, SK from August 22-25.

Round two of the MCT Men’s Mid-Amateur will take place Saturday at the Links of Penn Hills. For a complete list of results and day two pairings please CLICK HERE

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