Colorado State University Athletics
Plousha Qualfies For U.S. Amateur, Joins Teammate Ott In the Field
7/17/2018 2:40:00 PM | Men's Golf
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Rising sophomore Cullen Plousha has become the second CSU player to earn a spot in the 2018 U.S. Amateur with his runner-up finish at the local qualifier at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, July 16. Plousha was one of three players from the qualifying event to garner a place in the event at famed Pebble Beach Golf Club in Monterrey, Calif., Aug. 13-19, joining fellow Ram and rising junior A.J. Ott in the field.
Plousha shot a 6-under 134 for the 36 holes and then won a playoff with Taylor Bibbs of San Diego, Calif., and a recent graduate of Mississippi State University for the final spot. Plousha shot a 2-under 68 in the morning round and then followed it up with a 4-under 66 in the afternoon. For the day, he made one eagle, nine birdies and five bogeys combined in his two rounds.
Plousha shot a 6-under 134 for the 36 holes and then won a playoff with Taylor Bibbs of San Diego, Calif., and a recent graduate of Mississippi State University for the final spot. Plousha shot a 2-under 68 in the morning round and then followed it up with a 4-under 66 in the afternoon. For the day, he made one eagle, nine birdies and five bogeys combined in his two rounds.
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