Baylis Advances to the Third Round of Match Play of The Amateur

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AKRON – University of Akron men's golfer George Baylis (Ascot, England) enters the third round of The 122^nd British Amateur Championships after a pair of 5&4 match play wins at Royal St. George's.

The Amateur is one of the most prestigious amateur events in the world, with 288 players competing in a mixed stroke play and match play format over six days. Baylis opened the event at Prince's Golf Club. Baylis carded nine pars and seven birdies en route to a 5-under par 67 first-round total.

The following day, Baylis fired a 74 (+4) total at the par-70 Royal St. George's Golf Club to finish tied for 54^th overall, making the cut for the Top 64 golfers and advancing to match play.

During the first round of match play, Baylis defeated Josh Hilleard of Ferrington Park by a 5&4 margin, qualifying for the second round of match play. Again, Baylis posted a 5&4 victory over Gisli Sveinbergsson of Iceland.

The 288-player field has been narrowed to 32 golfers and 16 matches set for Thursday, June 22. Baylis is scheduled to tee off at 9:36 a.m. against Robert MacIntyre of Glencruitten. Round four of match play is also scheduled to be played at Royal St. George's Golf Club.

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Baylis Advances to the Third Round of Match Play of The Amateur

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