SOUTHERN PINES – Calmness under pressure with a proper sense of urgency. Consistent ball-striking and putting interspersed with the right amount of luck.
It takes a unique temperament to qualify for the U.S. Amateur golf tournament.
Jamal Hutchison ’23 had it all working for him Wednesday at the Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club. His round of 5-under 67 – one stroke off the lead – allowed the Christ School alumnus to tie for fourth place out of 66 players.
Golf’s practice round for the NCISAA 4-A state tournament on Sunday included the very first hole-in-one for senior Will Henry ‘26. Will’s tee shot found the bottom of the cup on Rolling Hills Country Club’s No. 11, which is a 182-yard Par 3 hole.